Hiring of Indonesian domestic workers must be via employment agency, Indonesian embassy
Domestic workers from other countries can be hired through private employment agencies of by employers themselves.
Tue Nov 14 2023
Nearly a third of domestic workers in Malaysia in forced labour conditions - UN agency
The survey, based on interviews with 1,201 domestic workers in Southeast Asia, found 29% of those in Malaysia faced such conditions.
Thu Jun 15 2023
800 Indonesian domestic workers entered Malaysia via One Channel System - KSM
The starting monthly salary under this MoU cannot be less than the minimum wage currently in force in Malaysia which is RM1,500, KSM said.
Thu Mar 23 2023
Weighing only at 30kg, yet another abuse case involving Indonesian domestic worker
Not only was the 46-year-old locked up and closely monitored, she was also slapped and hit with a stick in the face.
Fri Sep 02 2022
Indonesia, Malaysia MoU to be benchmark for domestic workers' protection
The MoU for the recruitment and protection of Indonesian domestic helpers (PDI) in Malaysia will be the benchmark for MoUs with other destination countries.
Wed Apr 06 2022
Cost structure of hiring PDI to be reviewed every three months - Saravanan
Examples of cost components in Malaysia include Immigration Security Deposit, insurance, health check, levy and work permit, Saravanan said.
Tue Apr 05 2022
New cost structure on Indonesian domestic workers to be announced in April
The new cost structure for the hiring of Indonesian domestic workers in Malaysia will only be announced after both countries sign the MoU on the matter next month.
Sun Mar 27 2022
Cost of Indonesian maid recruitment set at RM7,800, Dewan Rakyat told
The cost of bringing in Indonesian domestic workers is set at RM7,800 with RM6,000 on the part of Malaysia and RM1,800 on the Indonesian side, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Wed Mar 23 2022
M'sia, Indonesia scheduled to sign MOU on foreign workers on March 17
Saravanan said the MoU would be signed by both parties to allow the entry of domestic workers from Indonesia into Malaysia.
Thu Mar 10 2022
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
Malaysia, Indonesia take positive, constructive approach to domestic worker issue
Malaysia and Indonesia will continue to take a positive and constructive approach in handling issues related to the recruitment and protection of Indonesian domestic workers.
Mon Feb 21 2022
Cabinet decides MoU on PDI recruitment must be signed immediately - Saravanan
The Cabinet has decided that a MoU on the recruitment and placement of Indonesian domestic workers (PDI) should be signed immediately.
Fri Feb 11 2022
PDI MoU to be finalised during Saravanan's working visit to Indonesia on Monday
Issues related to the MoU on the Recruitment and Placement of Indonesian Domestic Workers (PDI) will be finalised during a working visit by Datuk Seri M. Saravanan to Jakarta on Monday.
Wed Jan 19 2022
Malaysia, Indonesia agree to discuss MoU on domestic workers
KSM said the agreement was reached at the end of a discussion between both countries that was held virtually yesterday to finalise the MoU.
Sat Jul 24 2021
Singapore 2020 employment contracts most in over two decades
Total employment, excluding foreign domestic workers, contracted by 166,600 last year.
Tue Mar 16 2021
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