Indonesian domestic workers

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

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.

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.

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.

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