Rights groups: Domestic workers need mandatory day off


KUALA LUMPUR: While the concept of a four-day workweek has gained popularity among many employees, foreign domestic workers are calling for something far more basic – the right to a single day off each week.

Several foreign labour groups have urged the Malaysian government to recognise the contribution of over 100,000 domestic workers in the country by adopting key proposals, including a mandatory 24-hour weekday rest period.

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