Stop relying on foreign maids


PETALING JAYA: With the rising cost of living and the weakening ringgit, Malaysians can no longer rely on foreign domestic helpers but look for alternative solutions.

Experts have proposed other options that families could take instead of continuing to fork out more to employ maids, especially those from the Philippines and Indonesia.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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