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
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024