Philippine agency: Readjust monthly wage based on US$400


A group of Filipina domestic workers taking a selfie.

PETALING JAYA: Any employer who has a Filipino domestic worker, or plans to hire one, will have to cough up a monthly wage based on the current exchange rate for US$400.

The minimum monthly salary set by the Philippines Overseas Labour Office (Polo) is RM1,680 compared to RM1,440 before, according to a circular issued by Polo to all accredited Malaysian maid agencies.

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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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