Make specific report on domestic helper abuse - Immigration Dept
Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said that so far he has not received any official complaint from the Indonesian Embassy regarding the matter.
Mon Nov 13 2023
Tougher laws needed against modern slavery syndicates
Human trafficking syndicates involving the sale of domestic helpers were rife during the COVID-19 pandemic and the MCO.
Thu Sep 22 2022
MoU on Cambodian domestic helpers expected to be signed in September - Saravanan
Malaysia is expected to sign a MoU regarding the recruitment of Cambodian domestic helpers in early September.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Newly recruited Indonesian domestic helpers begin arriving from July 1 - Saravanan
Newly recruited domestic helpers from Indonesia have been arriving in the country, starting early this month, said Human Resources Minister, Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
Sat Jul 09 2022
Indonesian helpers to be paid according to current minimum wage - Saravanan
Indonesian domestic helpers will be paid not less than the minimum wage enforced in this country. said Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
Wed Apr 13 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
Malaysia, Indonesia ink MoU on Indonesian domestic helpers
Malaysia and Indonesia today signed an MoU on the recruitment and protection of Indonesian domestic helpers (PDI) in Malaysia.
Fri Apr 01 2022
Employers who ill-treat their foreign domestic helpers to be blacklisted - Saravanan
Employers identified to have ill-treated or taken advantage of their foreign domestic helpers will be blacklisted and disallowed to hire anymore of them in future.
Wed Feb 23 2022
Pilot project to recruit 10,000 Indonesian domestic helpers next month - Saravanan
Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to implement a pilot project on the recruitment of 10,000 domestic helpers from the neighbouring country as early as next month.
Mon Jan 24 2022
Immigration charges RM1,136 for first-time recruitment of foreign maid
The Immigration Department only charges a fee of RM1,136 for the recruitment of each foreign domestic helper (PRA) for the first time.
Fri Jan 07 2022
No plan to abolish recruitment system for domestic helpers - Awang
Awang said as of Oct 31 this year, a total of 88,752 foreign maids are working in this country.
Thu Dec 02 2021
104,000 domestic helpers to benefit from extended social security coverage - Saravanan
104,000 domestic helpers are expected to benefit from the extended social security coverage under the Employees Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4) and the Employment Insurance System Act 2017.
Tue Apr 20 2021
Foreign maids still not allowed to enter Malaysia
The government was still investigating the matter and was in the midst of considering it.
Wed Jun 24 2020
Domestic helper flexibility will prevent fraud
The flexibility accorded by the government to families in hiring domestic helpers directly could prevent fraud, according to a local leader here.
Sat Oct 28 2017
Budget 2018: Malaysians can hire foreign domestic helpers directly
The government will allow employers to hire foreign domestic helpers directly from nine selected countries without going through an agent.
Fri Oct 27 2017
Ringgit extends positive momentum to open higher against US dollar
The ringgit traded higher against the US Dollar in today's early session, driven by continued buying interest towards the local currency.
Mon Oct 21 2024
BHP faces $47 billion UK lawsuit over Brazilian dam collapse
More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments, and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the collapse of the dam.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Trump hands out french fries in Pennsylvania, Harris visits Georgia churches
Both candidates were scrambling for votes in the most competitive states.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Brazil's Lula cancels BRICS trip after minor brain hemorrhage from fall
Lula "was advised to avoid long-distance air travel but is otherwise able to carry out his regular duties."
Mon Oct 21 2024
Lebanese flee as blasts hit Beirut, Israel warns of strikes on Hezbollah finance arm
On Sunday Israel said it hit Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters and an underground weapons workshop in Beirut.
Sun Oct 20 2024
87 people killed or missing in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya, health ministry says
A total of 87 people were killed or missing under the rubble after an Israeli attack on Saturday on northern Gaza's town of Beit Lahiya.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Hundreds of colonists storm Al-Aqsa Mosque under heavy Israeli protection
Hundreds of Israeli colonists stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Sunday morning during the fourth day of the Jewish Sukkot festival.
Sun Oct 20 2024
ANALYSIS - What could happen if Trump rejects the US election results
If Trump seems to be losing, the delay could let him claim fraud and undermine confidence in election officials.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Motorcycling - Marquez wins Australian MotoGP after intense battle with Martin
The 31-year-old, third in the championship standings, has now won the Australian MotoGP four times in the premier class.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues
Sun Oct 20 2024