Indonesia and Malaysia have increased efforts to regulate maid agencies and strengthen the protection of domestic helpers from Indonesia working in Malaysia. > 자유게시판

Mandatory Use of Licensed Agencies and Embassy Systems

As of late 2023, Malaysia’s Human Resources Ministry has announced a rule that all employers are required to hire Indonesian domestic helpers through approved private employment agencies and register through the Indonesian Embassy. This process uses the Maid Online portal and Indonesia Maid’s Sipermit platform, with a capped hiring fee of RM15,000. The goal is to maintain transparency and protect workers’ rights.

Joint Task Force for System Integration

Both countries have agreed to establish a bilateral task force to integrate their worker placement systems. This is aimed at improving efficiency and ensuring better oversight of the maid recruitment process.

Report Warns of Domestic Worker Abuse

A study by the International Labour Organization (ILO) revealed that around one-third of migrant maids in Malaysia experience exploitation. This finding has pushed both governments to reinforce regulations and implement reforms to safeguard vulnerable workers.

Agencies That Break Rules Face Blacklist

The Indonesian ambassador to Malaysia stated that maid agencies who fail to comply with regulations or have unresolved complaints from employers will be blacklisted. This measure is intended to punish unethical agencies and improve accountability in the maid hiring industry.

These joint efforts aim to clean up the recruitment and placement of Indonesian maids in Malaysia, ensuring better protection and reducing abuse cases.