Cases involving Indonesia domestic servants to be reviewed: Zambry
Malaysia will review Indonesian domestic maid mistreatment cases to ensure that justice is served based on the existing laws in the country.
Thu Dec 29 2022
Couple arrested over alleged abuse of maid
The victim told the police that she was beaten up, splashed with hot water and pinched by her female employer since last year.
Thu Feb 25 2021
Court dismisses appeal by housewife for maid abuse, to begin eight-year jail sentence today
A housewife who stirred controversy for abusing an Indonesian domestic maid four years ago will begin serving her eight-year imprisonment for the offence today.
Thu Sep 24 2020
2018 Budget: Reduce cost of hiring domestic maids - Zahid
Ahmad Zahid, who is also Home Minister, said this measure was important to reduce the burden of those needing domestic help.
Wed Oct 25 2017
Malaysia agrees to bring in more Cambodian maids - Najib
Malaysia and Cambodia will continue to work together to enable more Cambodians to work in the country as domestic maids.
Fri Jun 03 2016
Govt urged to allow female illegals to work as maids
A lawmaker today proposed that illegal female foreign migrants already in this country be allowed to be hired as domestic maids to reduce the problem of illegals.
Wed Jun 10 2015
Housemaid: Proposed salary increase too high - Richard Riot
Indonesia's proposal to raise the salary for domestic maids to RM1,200 is too high compared to the minimum salary fixed in Malaysia which is RM900, said Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri Richard Riot
Mon Jun 01 2015
40,000 Philippines maids brought into Malaysia last year
The Malaysian Association of Employment Agencies (Pikap) has brought in about 40,000 domestic maids from the Philippines last year to accommodate requests from locals.
Wed Jan 29 2014
Najib, Susilo achieve progress in talks on domestic maid issue
Malaysia and Indonesia Thursday agreed that their respective foreign workers recruitment agencies engage in a formal cooperation in the sending of Indonesian domestic maids to Malaysia.
Thu Dec 19 2013
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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