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
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
First batch of Cambodian domestic workers to arrive in Malaysia after Raya
Riot said the decision was reached 'on the spot' during his meeting with his Cambodian counterpart in Phnom Penh recently.
Thu May 25 2017
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024