Maid recruitment scams on the rise


Staying vigilant: Abdul Rahman tells the Dewan Rakyat that his ministry is working with other agencies to curb these scams. — Bernama

THIRTY scam cases involving unlicensed domestic helper recruitment, with RM269,772 in losses, were recorded between January 2023 and October 2025, says Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad.

He said police data showed 11 cases reported in 2023, followed by four in 2024.

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