Doubts over maid hiring fees


Reports by FAZLEENA AZIZ, ASHLEY TANG and CHAN MAY THENG

KUALA LUMPUR: It would be ideal if the recruitment fee to hire an Indonesian maid could be lower than RM15,000, but local maid agencies are doubtful that this can be achieved.

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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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