Tugujatim.id – Working abroad is the dream of some Indonesians. The reason why is because of the large wages compared to Indonesia. One of the most popular places is in Malaysia. How much salary in Malaysia?
Based on data from Wage Centre Dari, Malaysia is one of the countries with the largest salaries in Southeast Asia in 2022. The average amount of the salary reaches US $ 600 per month or around 9.300.000 rupiah. Of course, the amount of salary given corresponds to the work done.
As discussed previously, the salary in Malaysia depends on the type of works. TKI (Tenaga Kerja Indonesia) is a highly demanded job by Indonesians. The short distance and high salary are the reasons why this job is a favorite for Indonesians.
Salary in Malaysia for Indonesian Workers
The salary of Indonesian workers (TKI) in Malaysia certainly varies. This according to the type of work and placement. One of highly demanded job is as an ART or PRT for women and factory workers for men.
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But not all Indonesian workers do the job, some work as experts in a company. Therefore, there are several salary varies according to type and placement. But before discussing more about salary, consider some of the following information before working in Malaysia.
Requirements to Become a Migrant Worker in Malaysia Legally:
1. Applicant must be 18 years old – 38 years old
2. Applicant have a valid Indonesian passport
3. Signing an employment contract with the employer
4. Prospective Indonesian Workers (TKI) must be officially registered with DEPNAKER RI and depart through a Private TKI Placement Implementation Company (PPTKIS), or commonly known as a legal Indonesian Workers (TKI) agent.
5. Prospective migrant workers must pass a medical examination in the form of FOMEMA
6. Prospective migrant workers must have a work pass (work permit)
Migrant Worker Salary Rules in Malaysia
Before discussing more about the salary of migrant workers in Malaysia, the thing you should know is the payroll rules for Indonesian workers (TKI) working in Malaysia. This data was taken from the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
1. Salaries must be paid no later than the seventh day after the payroll due day. For example, the salary for January 2020 will be paid no later than February 7, 2020.
2. Salaries will still be paid if working outside working hours (overtime) with the provision of workers who work more than 8 hours a day but do not exceed 12 hours a day. Workers will earn 1.5 times the hourly salary on a typical day.
Average Migrant Worker Salary in Malaysia According to the Type of Work
1. Domestic Assistant
Domestic helper (ART) is the most sought-after job. This job is classified as a promising job and the availability of employment is quite a lot. The average salary received by migrant workers in Malaysia for this job is 4.000.000-5.000.000 every month. The salary received by migrant workers is a net salary because they are under the responsibility of the employer. The employer is responsible for the workers such as food, shelter and health.
2. Factory Worker Employee
Indonesian workers (TKI) in Malaysia who work as factory workers on average get a salary of 1,500-2,000 ringgit which is equivalent to 5.0000.000-6.800.000 rupiah. This is the largest salary received. In 2016 the minimum salary for immigrant workers for peninsular Malaysia was only 1000 ringgit which is equivalent to 3.000.000 rupiah and East Malaysia is 920 ringgit which is equivalent to 2.000.000 rupiah.
3. Building Construction Workers
Based on available sources, Building Construction Workers have a large salary compared to ART jobs and factory employees. This job that has many risks and great responsibilities is paid 70-120 ringgit per day. If in one month the workers will get a salary of 1,820-3,120 or equivalent to 6.200.000-10.500.000 rupiah.
4. Waiter
Being a restaurant waiter is a job that is in great demand also besides ART. This job requires a lot of Indonesian labor because for local residents they prefer to work in malls or offices rather than being a waiter. The average salary received by restaurant waiters is 2,299 or equivalent to 7.500.000 rupiah. Although it has a fairly high salary, the quota for accepting this job is quite low, which is only 2%.
That’s all some information about salary in Malaysia, salaries of Indonesian workers in Malaysia, requirements before becoming Indonesian workers in Malaysia, and salary rules for kindergartens in Malaysia. Read and understand the information above, be aware before choose the jobs!
Writer: Ludea Sindy
Editor: Imam A. Hanafi
