RM23bil allocated to help employers retain workers


KUALA LUMPUR: The government has allocated RM23bil to help employers retain their workers under the Wage Subsidy Scheme through several economic assistance packages.

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said the initiative had successfully reduced the numbers of workers who have lost their job last year by 107,024 individuals.

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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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