Indonesia and Malaysia have increased efforts to oversee maid agencies and ensure the rights of Indonesian maids working in Malaysia. > 자유게시판

Mandatory Use of Licensed Agencies and Embassy Systems

As of November 2023, Malaysia’s Human Resources Ministry has mandated a rule that all employers are required to hire Indonesian maids through licensed private employment agencies and register through the Indonesian Embassy. This process uses Malaysia’s Maid Online System and the Sipermit system managed by Indonesia, with a maximum hiring fee of RM15,000. The goal is to ensure transparency and protect workers’ rights.

Malaysia, Indonesia to Merge Hiring Platforms

Both countries have agreed to establish a bilateral task force to align their worker placement systems. This is aimed at reducing delays and ensuring more secure oversight of the maid recruitment process.

Report Warns of Domestic Worker Abuse

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

Blacklisting Non-Compliant Agencies

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

These collaborative efforts aim to clean up the recruitment and placement of Indonesian maids in Malaysia, guaranteeing safety and reducing abuse cases.