domestic workers
Cop jailed 12 years for trafficking and abusing domestic worker
Wife jailed 10 years, domestic worker to be compensated RM80K.
S Vinothaa
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4 months ago
Politician accused of brutally abusing domestic helper
Worker alleges he told her to strip, poured hot water on her.
S Vinothaa
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2 years ago
‘M'sia-Cambodia domestic workers deal should include minimum wage’
Current agreement may leave domestic workers open to exploitation, groups say.
Alyaa Alhadjri
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2 years ago
No minimum wage set for Cambodian domestic workers in new MOU
It will be cheaper to hire them than Indonesian, Filipino workers.
Alyaa Alhadjri
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2 years ago
Plunge in domestic worker applications suggests trafficking - ambassador
About 95pct of applications drop out after initial stage, says Hermono.
S Vinothaa
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2 years ago
Indonesian domestic worker hiring fee can drop to RM8K, agents to negotiate
Relenting to M'sia's request, Indonesia to study lowering RM15k max fee.
S Vinothaa
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2 years ago
'Abused domestic worker owed RM32k, employers bad for country's image'
Envoy calls for compensation for suffering experienced.
S Vinothaa
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3 years ago
Indonesian domestic workers: First batch of 8 arrived, 23k in process
They will be the first to enjoy the progressive new clauses.
S Vinothaa
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3 years ago
Indonesian domestic worker recruitment portal to shed 'bad habits'
Portal's 'bad habits' caused re-freeze of Indonesian workers entering M'sia.
S Vinothaa
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3 years ago
Guilty: Tronoh rep gets 13 years for raping former domestic worker
UPDATED 3.15PM | Yong's defence failed to raise reasonable doubt.
Bernama
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3 years ago
New Indonesian domestic workers arriving this month - Saravanan
Minister says govt also seeking domestic workers from Cambodia.
Bernama
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3 years ago
Minister can protect domestic workers with one signature - group
'I can't think of anything easier than that,' says Irene Xavier.
Alyaa Alhadjri
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3 years ago
Indonesia seeks contracts for citizens hired via banned system
Sceptical that direct-hired workers have contracts, Hermono says.
S Vinothaa
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3 years ago
Envoy: First group of Indonesian domestic workers to arrive on May 31
No confirmation yet on the exact number of workers.
S Vinothaa
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3 years ago
M'sian labour law continues to discriminate against domestic workers
Discriminatory clauses in Employment Act First Schedule to remain, says DG
S Vinothaa
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3 years ago
Domestic worker: Boss refused to let me leave, offered burial plot instead
She could not contact family for so long they thought her dead.
S Vinothaa
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3 years ago
Association: Pandemic brings about several woes for domestic workers
Childbirths, attempted suicides, and pawned passports are among the cases.
S Vinothaa
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3 years ago
Indonesian envoy: 392 domestic workers sought shelter since 2021
'Almost 400 women claim of being abused and unpaid for years.'
S Vinothaa
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3 years ago
Saravanan: We're seeking prosecution in forced labour case involving 'Tan Sri'
‘Tan Sri’ among two former employers who may be brought to court.
S Vinothaa
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3 years ago
YOURSAY | Abuses of domestic workers have come home to roost
‘I am glad Indonesia, Bangladesh are teaching us how to take care of one’s own citizens.’
Yoursay
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3 years ago
Agencies shocked by minister denying knowledge of 3S Malaysia
We attended meetings with 3S on ministry premises, agencies say.
S Vinothaa
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3 years ago
Indonesian domestic workers to be paid not less than minimum wage - minister
Gov't approved RM1,500 monthly minimum wage nationwide from May 1.
Bernama
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3 years ago
Recruitment portal inaccessible after minister's denial of link
This is the second time the portal has become inaccessible.
S Vinothaa
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3 years ago
HR Ministry to upload domestic workers employment contract soon
Minister says 10k Indonesian domestic workers are expected after Raya.
S Vinothaa
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3 years ago
RM7k minimum household income can be reassessed, says HR minister
‘If employers can't afford it, I will ask Indonesia to drop minimum threshold.’
S Vinothaa
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3 years ago
LETTER | Our labour reputation continues to suffer
We must demand by any means an immediate correction.
JD Lovrenciear
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3 years ago
Indonesian envoy: Household must earn above RM7k to hire domestic worker
Minimum income must be double that to hire second worker.
S Vinothaa
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3 years ago
Employers may look beyond Indonesia after minimum wage
Many families cannot pay the RM1,500 salary for an Indonesian domestic worker,
3 years ago
Leaked agreement: Indonesian domestic workers’ base pay at RM1,500
Strict rules on working conditions, salary payment and bonuses included.
Alyaa Alhadjri, S Vinothaa
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3 years ago
Indonesia, Malaysia MOU to be benchmark for domestic worker’s protection
It provides better and very comprehensive protection.
Bernama
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3 years ago
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