‘Indonesian maid agents not allowed to overcharge’


JOHOR BARU: Malaysians looking for Indonesian maids have been told to lodge a report with the Indonesian Consulate General if their agents charge more than RM15,000 per worker.

Its Johor Baru consul general Sigit S. Widoyanto said they were receiving complaints about agents charging fees exceeding the limit that was set in the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between the two countries last year.

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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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