RM15,000 max recruitment cost for new Indonesian domestic worker, says Human Resources Ministry


PETALING JAYA: The maximum recruitment cost for a new Indonesian domestic worker (PDA) is RM15,000, and application can only be done via Sistem Maid Online (SMO) and SIPERMIT owned by the Indonesian Embassy, says the Human Resources Ministry.

In a statement, the ministry said that any employer who wanted to employ an Indonesian PDA must use Agensi Pekerjaan Swasta (APS) and the Indonesian Embassy.

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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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