First batch of Indonesian maids arrives


One for the album: Bambang with some of the Indonesian domestic workers during a welcome ceremony at the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Burma Road, Penang. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: After a long wait, Indonesian domestic helpers are back and for at least the next two years, they will work in the hopes of a better life when they return home.

Nadaria Soraya, 30, who will work as a cleaner, said she is excited to start as the pay here was twice the amount she used to earn.

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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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