Tenagita urges Cambodia to stop sending maids to Malaysia


KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaganita, a Malaysian workers' rights group, urged Cambodia on Friday to stop supplying housemaids to Malaysia, claiming many are abused and made to work like slaves because of inadequate protection.

Malaysia has recruited thousands of Cambodian women since neighboring Indonesia barred domestic workers from coming to Malaysia in 2009 following a string of high-profile cases of assault by employers.

Start your ads-free experience now!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Purple-dressed policewomen on motorcycles to make presence felt in Kota Kinabalu
Sabah police to wrap up water protest probe soon
Local man detained for failing to produce documents for controlled goods
All consumer complaints will be investigated, says Sabah Domestic Trade Ministry
Student drowns in Kuala Lipis mining pool
Domestic Trade Ministry working with authorities to end diesel smuggling in border areas
Duo nabbed in Kota Tinggi for possessing air rifles, ketum
Fight at Kota Kinabalu pub leaves one dead and another critically injured
Decomposed body found on road side from prior road accident
Chinese actress Fan Bing Bing recommends ‘Durian Cendol’ to Chinese tourists

Others Also Read