![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
![Different positions on the intake of maids to Malaysia MOU due to competing interest and government instability Different positions on the intake of maids to Malaysia MOU due to competing interest and government instability](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71628262804_kula.jpg)
Different positions on the intake of maids to Malaysia MOU due to competing interest and government instability
The two different positions about the MoU on the intake of maids to Malaysia boils down to government instability and political manoeuvring.
Fri Feb 11 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
![No entry of foreign workers, including maids, until Dec 31 - Saravanan No entry of foreign workers, including maids, until Dec 31 - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51622728244_MSaravanan.jpg)
No entry of foreign workers, including maids, until Dec 31 - Saravanan
Private employment agencies are advised not to make any advertisements that mislead employers on entry of foreign maids into the country.
Sun Sep 19 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
![Penumpang cetus panik, cuba buka pintu pesawat ketika berada di udara Penumpang cetus panik, cuba buka pintu pesawat ketika berada di udara](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-04/51556358296_penumpang.jpg)
Penumpang cetus panik, cuba buka pintu pesawat ketika berada di udara
Menurut saksi, penumpang tersebut membuat dua cubaan untuk membuka pintu pesawat.
Sat Apr 27 2019
![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
![2018 Budget: Reduce cost of hiring domestic maids - Zahid 2018 Budget: Reduce cost of hiring domestic maids - Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/81508917267_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
2018 Budget: Reduce cost of hiring domestic maids - Zahid
Ahmad Zahid, who is also Home Minister, said this measure was important to reduce the burden of those needing domestic help.
Wed Oct 25 2017
![Public urged to report employers hiring illegals Public urged to report employers hiring illegals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/51498892138_EKadImigresen.jpg)
Public urged to report employers hiring illegals
Illegal immigrants working in eateries and employed as maids were among the most difficult to detect.
Thu Jul 13 2017
![Melaka police open IP on abuse case of three maids Melaka police open IP on abuse case of three maids](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/61492316376_WomenSilhoutte.jpg)
Melaka police open IP on abuse case of three maids
Police had obtained an order to place the three maids under temporary custody under Section 44 of the Anti-Trafficking In Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007.
Tue May 02 2017
![Employers arrested for abusing three Indonesian maids Employers arrested for abusing three Indonesian maids](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/51454029314_ShaikhAbdulAdzisS.jpg)
Employers arrested for abusing three Indonesian maids
Police have arrested two locals on suspicion of assaulting their three Indonesian house maids yesterday.
Sun Apr 30 2017
![Japan slowly opens door to Filipina maids Japan slowly opens door to Filipina maids](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)
Japan slowly opens door to Filipina maids
In a Japanese-style apartment, Maria Del Bago learns how to properly bow, clean traditional tatami floor-matting and decipher instructions for a high-tech toilet.
Sun Jan 08 2017
![5 maids working in Singapore radicalised 5 maids working in Singapore radicalised](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/51473171862_HouseMaid.jpg)
5 maids working in Singapore radicalised
Five maids working in Singapore were investigated over the past two years for suspected radicalism, China's Xinhua news agency reported quoting Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs.
Mon Dec 19 2016
![Indonesians in Malaysia provided protection, says Indonesian Consul-General Indonesians in Malaysia provided protection, says Indonesian Consul-General](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/81471441042_IndonesiaMerdeka.jpg)
Indonesians in Malaysia provided protection, says Indonesian Consul-General
The Consulate-General of Indonesia here is is always concerned about the problems faced by its people, especially those who work as maids.
Wed Aug 17 2016
![Malaysia agrees to bring in more Cambodian maids - Najib Malaysia agrees to bring in more Cambodian maids - Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/51464937038_DSNajibRazak.jpg)
Malaysia agrees to bring in more Cambodian maids - Najib
Malaysia and Cambodia will continue to work together to enable more Cambodians to work in the country as domestic maids.
Fri Jun 03 2016