![Hiring of Indonesian domestic workers must be via employment agency, Indonesian embassy Hiring of Indonesian domestic workers must be via employment agency, Indonesian embassy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81657677441_RoomCleaning.jpg)
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 Nearly a third of domestic workers in Malaysia in forced labour conditions - UN agency](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686815303_Migrantworkers.jpg)
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 800 Indonesian domestic workers entered Malaysia via One Channel System - KSM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71676503567_LogoKementerianSu.jpg)
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 Indonesia, Malaysia MoU to be benchmark for domestic workers' protection](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41649257497_Saravanan.jpg)
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 Cost structure of hiring PDI to be reviewed every three months - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81649074293_TBSARAVANAN.jpg)
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 New cost structure on Indonesian domestic workers to be announced in April](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41648199771_DatukAwangHashim.jpg)
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 Cost of Indonesian maid recruitment set at RM7,800, Dewan Rakyat told](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71648029560_DatukAwangHashim.jpg)
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 M'sia, Indonesia scheduled to sign MOU on foreign workers on March 17](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51646895899_TBSaravanan.jpg)
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 Working paper on Indonesian maids recruitment MOU to be tabled tomorrow - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71645528348_MSaravanan.jpg)
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, Indonesia take positive, constructive approach to domestic worker issue](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81624093589_FBREAKWISMAPUTRA.jpg)
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 Cabinet decides MoU on PDI recruitment must be signed immediately - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61644587055_MSaravanan.jpg)
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 PDI MoU to be finalised during Saravanan's working visit to Indonesia on Monday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61642573508_Saravanan.jpg)
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 Malaysia, Indonesia agree to discuss MoU on domestic workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81627119685_TBMalaysiaIndonesia.jpg)
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 Singapore 2020 employment contracts most in over two decades](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51594021807_OrchardRoad.jpg)
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 First batch of Cambodian domestic workers to arrive in Malaysia after Raya](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/61495715969_DSRichardRiot.jpg)
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