GLCs must pay interns RM800 monthly allowance, says PM


PUTRAJAYA: Government-linked companies (GLC) offering internship positions will be required to pay an RM800 minimum monthly allowance to their interns, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

“Interns are graduates but some companies either pay them a low wage or none at all.

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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.

Best Value

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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