10,000 M'sian workers affected by restricted movement order find accommodation, S’pore govt to help the rest


SINGAPORE (ANN): Over 10,000 Malaysians working in Singapore and affected by Malaysia's travel ban starting Wednesday (March 18) have found accommodation in Singapore within just a few hours on Tuesday (March 17), said Manpower Minister Josephine Teo.

Malaysia on Monday (March 16) announced a movement control order that will start on Wednesday and last till March 31.

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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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