‘Restart domestic worker sector’


On the job training: A domestic helper doing chores at her agency’s office before being assigned to work in a home. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The number of Covid-19 cases is declining, movement restrictions are being eased and more business activities are resuming.

But the hiring of foreign domestic helpers is still on the backburner from last year when the contagion first became widespread.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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