Protect the economic security of family caregivers


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AT 6.30 every morning, a mother prepares breakfast for her children before getting ready for work. Her husband checks on his elderly mother who has become increasingly dependent on them after a recent illness.

By the time the couple leave home, several hours of work have already been done, but there is no pay slip for this type of labour.

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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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