Kuala Lumpur living wage below median of RM9,073


PETALING JAYA: Bank Negara is recommending that employers provide a living wage that better reflects the cost of living.

The central bank had commissioned a report based on a survey of the cost of living in Kuala Lumpur.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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