Groups laud govt’s move to protect migrant workers


PETALING JAYA: Non-governmental organisations have expressed support for the Government’s decision to make it mandatory for employers to grant their maid a day off in a week.

“The Human Resources Ministry has taken a positive step to help migrant workers,” Tenaganita director Dr Irene Fernandez said in a statement.

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