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Hiring Must Be Done Through Registered Agencies, Says Govt

As of Q4 2023, Malaysia’s Human Resources Ministry has mandated a rule that employers must 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 maintain transparency and protect workers’ rights.

Cross-Border Collaboration on Recruitment Process

Both countries have agreed to form a bilateral task force to streamline their worker placement systems. This is aimed at reducing delays and ensuring tighter oversight of the Maid Agency recruitment process.

UN Highlights Forced Labour Concerns

A study by the International Labour Organization (ILO) revealed that around one-third of migrant maids in Malaysia experience forced labour. This finding has pressured both governments to tighten regulations and implement reforms to protect vulnerable workers.

Agencies That Break Rules Face Blacklist

The Indonesian ambassador to Malaysia stated that maid agencies who don’t follow the law or have unresolved complaints from employers will be barred from operating. 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, guaranteeing safety and preventing exploitation.