![Make specific report on domestic helper abuse - Immigration Dept Make specific report on domestic helper abuse - Immigration Dept](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81600345335_datukruslinjusoh.jpg)
Make specific report on domestic helper abuse - Immigration Dept
Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said that so far he has not received any official complaint from the Indonesian Embassy regarding the matter.
Mon Nov 13 2023
![Tougher laws needed against modern slavery syndicates Tougher laws needed against modern slavery syndicates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71593500393_immigrantsIndonesi.jpg)
Tougher laws needed against modern slavery syndicates
Human trafficking syndicates involving the sale of domestic helpers were rife during the COVID-19 pandemic and the MCO.
Thu Sep 22 2022
![MoU on Cambodian domestic helpers expected to be signed in September - Saravanan MoU on Cambodian domestic helpers expected to be signed in September - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41659627166_TBsaravanan.jpg)
MoU on Cambodian domestic helpers expected to be signed in September - Saravanan
Malaysia is expected to sign a MoU regarding the recruitment of Cambodian domestic helpers in early September.
Thu Aug 04 2022
![Newly recruited Indonesian domestic helpers begin arriving from July 1 - Saravanan Newly recruited Indonesian domestic helpers begin arriving from July 1 - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51657360821_MSaravanan.jpg)
Newly recruited Indonesian domestic helpers begin arriving from July 1 - Saravanan
Newly recruited domestic helpers from Indonesia have been arriving in the country, starting early this month, said Human Resources Minister, Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
Sat Jul 09 2022
![Indonesian helpers to be paid according to current minimum wage - Saravanan Indonesian helpers to be paid according to current minimum wage - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41649843712_TBSARAVANAN.jpg)
Indonesian helpers to be paid according to current minimum wage - Saravanan
Indonesian domestic helpers will be paid not less than the minimum wage enforced in this country. said Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
Wed Apr 13 2022
![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
![Malaysia, Indonesia ink MoU on Indonesian domestic helpers Malaysia, Indonesia ink MoU on Indonesian domestic helpers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41648798044_DatukSeriIsmailS.jpg)
Malaysia, Indonesia ink MoU on Indonesian domestic helpers
Malaysia and Indonesia today signed an MoU on the recruitment and protection of Indonesian domestic helpers (PDI) in Malaysia.
Fri Apr 01 2022
![Employers who ill-treat their foreign domestic helpers to be blacklisted - Saravanan Employers who ill-treat their foreign domestic helpers to be blacklisted - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71645625759_MSaravanan.jpg)
Employers who ill-treat their foreign domestic helpers to be blacklisted - Saravanan
Employers identified to have ill-treated or taken advantage of their foreign domestic helpers will be blacklisted and disallowed to hire anymore of them in future.
Wed Feb 23 2022
![Pilot project to recruit 10,000 Indonesian domestic helpers next month - Saravanan Pilot project to recruit 10,000 Indonesian domestic helpers next month - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61643011251_Saravanan.jpg)
Pilot project to recruit 10,000 Indonesian domestic helpers next month - Saravanan
Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to implement a pilot project on the recruitment of 10,000 domestic helpers from the neighbouring country as early as next month.
Mon Jan 24 2022
![Immigration charges RM1,136 for first-time recruitment of foreign maid Immigration charges RM1,136 for first-time recruitment of foreign maid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81641554682_DatukKhairulDzaime.jpg)
Immigration charges RM1,136 for first-time recruitment of foreign maid
The Immigration Department only charges a fee of RM1,136 for the recruitment of each foreign domestic helper (PRA) for the first time.
Fri Jan 07 2022
![No plan to abolish recruitment system for domestic helpers - Awang No plan to abolish recruitment system for domestic helpers - Awang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41638432924_AWANGHASHIM.jpg)
No plan to abolish recruitment system for domestic helpers - Awang
Awang said as of Oct 31 this year, a total of 88,752 foreign maids are working in this country.
Thu Dec 02 2021
![104,000 domestic helpers to benefit from extended social security coverage - Saravanan 104,000 domestic helpers to benefit from extended social security coverage - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51618060185_DatukSeriMSaravan.jpg)
104,000 domestic helpers to benefit from extended social security coverage - Saravanan
104,000 domestic helpers are expected to benefit from the extended social security coverage under the Employees Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4) and the Employment Insurance System Act 2017.
Tue Apr 20 2021
![Foreign maids still not allowed to enter Malaysia Foreign maids still not allowed to enter Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61592910586_MenteriKananKlus.jpg)
Foreign maids still not allowed to enter Malaysia
The government was still investigating the matter and was in the midst of considering it.
Wed Jun 24 2020
![Domestic helper flexibility will prevent fraud Domestic helper flexibility will prevent fraud](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/61463640466_Amah.jpg)
Domestic helper flexibility will prevent fraud
The flexibility accorded by the government to families in hiring domestic helpers directly could prevent fraud, according to a local leader here.
Sat Oct 28 2017
![Budget 2018: Malaysians can hire foreign domestic helpers directly Budget 2018: Malaysians can hire foreign domestic helpers directly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/71483878459_Philippines.jpg)
Budget 2018: Malaysians can hire foreign domestic helpers directly
The government will allow employers to hire foreign domestic helpers directly from nine selected countries without going through an agent.
Fri Oct 27 2017