Fishermen’s allowances will remain, Salahuddin assures


KUALA LUMPUR: The monthly allowances for fishermen nationwide implemented since 2008 will remain, said Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Minister Salahuddin Ayub (pic).

Salahuddin was responding to a remark by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who was quoted as saying by business portal Investvine on July 5 that the Government could not afford to pay the allowances.

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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.

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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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