Interesting, huh... how much the MPO pays players (this was posted on their Web site):

Positions & Annual Salaries
Concertmaster (US$95,000)
Principal 1st Violin #4 Chair (US$54,000)
Co-Principal 2nd Violin #2 Chair (US$52,000)
Tutti Violin (US$44,000)
Principal Viola (US$54,000)
Tutti Cello (US$44,000)
Principal Flute (US$54,000)
Principal Bass Trombone (US$52,000)

Benefits include relocation, housing allowance, medical insurance and 8 weeks paid vacation.

http://www.malaysianphilharmonic.com