Working paper on Indonesian maids recruitment MOU to be tabled tomorrow - Saravanan
The Human Resources Ministry (MOHR) will table a working paper on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the recruitment and placement of Indonesian domestic workers (PDI) tomorrow.
Tue Feb 22 2022
Employers arrested for abusing three Indonesian maids
Police have arrested two locals on suspicion of assaulting their three Indonesian house maids yesterday.
Sun Apr 30 2017
Police arrest man for allegedly making maid a sex slave
Police have arrested a 69-year-old man, whose wife is in coma, for allegedly having made a sex slave of one of two Indonesian maids at their home in Subang Jaya here.
Tue May 03 2016
Malaysia yet to decide on salary increase for Indonesian maids
The government has yet to decide on the salary increase for Indonesian maids, from RM700 to RM1,200 a month as proposed by the Indonesian government.
Thu Jun 04 2015
Raise Malaysians' minimum wage first before Indonesian maids' - Perkasa
Perkasa president Ibrahim Ali says it's important to make Malaysians happy first before we make foreigners happy.
Sat May 30 2015
Raise cost of hiring Indonesian maids: PIKAP
The cost of hiring set at RM7,800 is no longer relevant as the current cost stands at RM12,000 for a maid.
Thu May 14 2015
Using one channel to recruit Indonesian maids will hopefully resolve problems
With the agreement, there will be a system that is more streamlined and structured to coordinate the entry of trained maids.
Sat Feb 07 2015
Indonesians fury over 'Fire your Indonesian maid' ad
The marketing strategy of a company selling robotic vacuums in Malaysia has stirred anger among the people of Indonesia, when one of its ad had allegedly ridiculed the profession of Indonesian maids.
Wed Feb 04 2015
Housemaids of actress' husband jailed for theft
The Indonesian maids, aged 35 and 39, stole RM200 from Rizal Ashram Ramli, the husband of local actress Fasha Sandha.
Fri May 30 2014
PIKAP wants cost of Indonesian maids to be determined by market
Datuk Raja Zulkepley Dahalan said the new cost of hiring maids from Indonesia, set at RM7,800 in September, could not attract them to come to Malaysia.
Tue Dec 24 2013
Malaysia wants to revive MoU on Indonesian maids - Muhyiddin
The Government has proposed to set RM8,000 as the cost to bring in Indonesian domestic workers, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Mon Jul 01 2013
Subra: Propose cost for hiring Indonesian maids
The Human Resources Ministry has asked all relevant quarters, to submit a formal proposal to the government on the cost of hiring Indonesian maids.
Fri Jan 11 2013
Cost of maid recruitment set to increase
The cost of recruiting Indonesian maids incurred by employers will increase further compared to the amount agreed upon in the memorandum of understanding signed between the Malaysian and Indonesia.
Tue Dec 18 2012
Joint task force to resolve maid issue
The Malaysia-Indonesia Joint Task Force (JTF) meeting in Bogor at the end of this month is expected to overcome various issues relating to Indonesian maids in Malaysia.
Mon Nov 19 2012
M'sia-Indonesia journalists group condemns flyers 'selling' Indonesian maids
Journalist group condemns 'maid for sale' advertisement in central Kuala Lumpur.
Mon Oct 29 2012
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024