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Those working in large establishments received higher payment, which was around 10% above
the overall average. Foreign workers in professional and craft / related trade job categories
received the highest bonus of about RM2,000.
Note: The calculation for the above average bonus payment per employee is based on the
assumption that all full-time employees in the establishments which offered bonus received the
payment.
Figure 3-15: Average annual bonus payment per full-time employee
3.3.6 Cost of Facilities and Benefits
Medical and training were the most common benefits provided by employers in 2015 to full-time
Malaysian employees, while medical and transportation were the items where employers spent
the most on (54% of total annual cost for facilities and benefits). Employers in the mining and
quarrying sector spent significantly higher per full-time employee on transportation, meals and
medical benefits compared to the other sectors.
As for establishments with expatriate / PR employees, more than half provided medical benefits,
followed by accommodation, utilities, and transportation. A high percentage (91%) of the total
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