Malaysians Can Earn Up To RM12K Per Month Working In Australian Farms

Did you know that a Malaysian fruit picker and sorter in an Australian farm can earn up to RM39 per hour?

A report by The Malaysian Insider revealed that local agents have been helping Malaysians find jobs as fruit pickers in Australian farms as the monthly wage there is far higher compared to Malaysia.

With the deteriorating local economy, Malaysians are more eager than ever to look for greener pastures, with many resorting to working odd jobs in foreign countries.

The past month has seen many Malaysians sharing their [thoughts](http://says.com/my/news/why-aren-t-young-malaysians-interested-in-3d-jobs) on how they would rather work '3D' (dirty, difficult, dangerous) jobs in Singapore, instead of being professionals in Malaysia.

According to these people, their monthly earnings are far higher and more profitable when they opt for odd jobs in countries with better currency rates and higher minimum wage.

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Shah Alam based agent, Izwan, explained that hardworking Malaysians can earn from RM6,000 to RM12,000 per month as farm workers in Australia

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However, the reality of working in these farms aren't as peachy as it seems.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported that a number of Malaysians have fallen victims to labour black market when working in these Australian farms.

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While Malaysians may rejoice over the fact that they can get paid about AUD13 (RM39) per hour, Aira enlightened that the amount is below the Australian minimum wage which is AUD21 (RM63)

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Meanwhile, another agent named as Azmi said that Malaysians usually take up these jobs in Australian fruit farms to clear their debts in a short period of time

While some Malaysians prefer picking fruits to earn a better living, this young engineer from Penang wants to sell chicken rice in Singapore:

When the government informed of their decision to bring in 1.5 million Bangladeshi nationals to work in '3D' sectors, many Malaysians expressed their dissatisfaction over the matter. So, the questions remains, why don't young Malaysians want to work in these fields?

Malaysians Can Earn Up To RM12K Per Month Working In Australian Farms

Did you know that a Malaysian fruit picker and sorter in an Australian farm can earn up to RM39 per hour?

Shah Alam based agent, Izwan, explained that hardworking Malaysians can earn from RM6,000 to RM12,000 per month as farm workers in Australia

However, the reality of working in these farms aren't as peachy as it seems.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported that a number of Malaysians have fallen victims to labour black market when working in these Australian farms.

While Malaysians may rejoice over the fact that they can get paid about AUD13 (RM39) per hour, Aira enlightened that the amount is below the Australian minimum wage which is AUD21 (RM63)

Meanwhile, another agent named as Azmi said that Malaysians usually take up these jobs in Australian fruit farms to clear their debts in a short period of time

While some Malaysians prefer picking fruits to earn a better living, this young engineer from Penang wants to sell chicken rice in Singapore:

When the government informed of their decision to bring in 1.5 million Bangladeshi nationals to work in '3D' sectors, many Malaysians expressed their dissatisfaction over the matter. So, the questions remains, why don't young Malaysians want to work in these fields?

Here's the government's justification on the matter:

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Malaysians Can Earn Up To RM12K Per Month Working In Australian Farms

Did you know that a Malaysian fruit picker and sorter in an Australian farm can earn up to RM39 per hour?

Shah Alam based agent, Izwan, explained that hardworking Malaysians can earn from RM6,000 to RM12,000 per month as farm workers in Australia

However, the reality of working in these farms aren't as peachy as it seems. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported that a number of Malaysians have fallen victims to labour black market when working in these Australian farms.

While Malaysians may rejoice over the fact that they can get paid about AUD13 (RM39) per hour, Aira enlightened that the amount is below the Australian minimum wage which is AUD21 (RM63)

Meanwhile, another agent named as Azmi said that Malaysians usually take up these jobs in Australian fruit farms to clear their debts in a short period of time

While some Malaysians prefer picking fruits to earn a better living, this young engineer from Penang wants to sell chicken rice in Singapore:

When the government informed of their decision to bring in 1.5 million Bangladeshi nationals to work in '3D' sectors, many Malaysians expressed their dissatisfaction over the matter. So, the questions remains, why don't young Malaysians want to work in these fields?

Here's the government's justification on the matter:

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However, the reality of working in these farms aren't as peachy as it seems.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported that a number of Malaysians have fallen victims to labour black market when working in these Australian farms.