domestic workers

Domestic workers from other countries can be hired through private employment agencies of by employers themselves.

The survey, based on interviews with 1,201 domestic workers in Southeast Asia, found 29% of those in Malaysia faced such conditions.

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.

The MoU for the recruitment and protection of Indonesian domestic helpers (PDI) in Malaysia will be the benchmark for MoUs with other destination countries.

Examples of cost components in Malaysia include Immigration Security Deposit, insurance, health check, levy and work permit, Saravanan said.

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.

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.

Saravanan said the MoU would be signed by both parties to allow the entry of domestic workers from Indonesia into Malaysia.

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.

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.

The Cabinet has decided that a MoU on the recruitment and placement of Indonesian domestic workers (PDI) should be signed immediately.

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.

KSM said the agreement was reached at the end of a discussion between both countries that was held virtually yesterday to finalise the MoU.

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