Kota Kinabalu: The escalating cost of hiring Filipina domestic helpers in Sabah and Sarawak is causing significant financial strain on Malaysian families.
A recent analysis reveals that employing a Filipina maid for two years can cost between RM71,430 and RM83,630.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});This exorbitant figure stems not only from the helper’s salary but also the complex web of fees and regulations imposed by the Philippine government.
The Philippine government’s stringent regulations governing its citizens working abroad significantly inflate the cost.