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COVID-19: Govt repatriates, isolates more than 500 TKIs from Malaysia
National 6 years ago

COVID-19: Govt repatriates, isolates more than 500 TKIs from Malaysia

All migrant workers are being quarantined for 14 days from their date of arrival.
'What about us?': Domestic workers feel neglected amid virus outbreak
National 6 years ago

'What about us?': Domestic workers feel neglected amid virus outbreak

Low-income households would be the worst-hit by a lockdown given that most of them could not put money aside for emergency savings, Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (INDEF) researcher Eko Listiyanto said.
The coronavirus outbreak and the plight of migrant workers
Opinion 6 years ago

The coronavirus outbreak and the plight of migrant workers

From the risk of infection to potential job loss, migrant workers are carrying heavy burdens amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Indonesian domestic worker in Singapore recovers from COVID-19
National 6 years ago

Indonesian domestic worker in Singapore recovers from COVID-19

A 44-year-old Indonesian domestic worker in Singapore who had tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has since been declared healthy.
As reports of domestic worker abuse rise, lawmakers urged to pass law
National 6 years ago

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As reports of domestic worker abuse rise, lawmakers urged to pass law

The regulation to protect domestic workers from abuse by their employers had been on hold for 15 years.
From maids to markets: Indonesia still faces challenges engaging with the Middle East
World 7 years ago

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From maids to markets: Indonesia still faces challenges engaging with the Middle East

Despite nurturing close historical ties, Indonesia still struggles to find a way to boost trade and investment with countries from the Middle East.
Maid mauled to death by employer's dog in East Jakarta
City 7 years ago

Maid mauled to death by employer's dog in East Jakarta

As soon as the cage was opened, one of the dogs brutally attacked Yayan. Despite rescue efforts, the worker died on the way to Kramat Jati Hospital.
'Indonesia is not ready': Millions of domestic workers have no protection
City 7 years ago

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'Indonesia is not ready': Millions of domestic workers have no protection

Some employers treat their domestic workers well but domestic workers, estimated at some 2.6 million as of 2011, should be able to rely on a law that protects them, says an activist.
Are you treating your domestic workers right? Here are their minimum rights
City 7 years ago

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Are you treating your domestic workers right? Here are their minimum rights

While deliberation has stalled yet again, household employers can refer to some of the key stipulations in the 2004 bill listed below.
Domestic worker abuse cases show lack of government protection
City 7 years ago

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Domestic worker abuse cases show lack of government protection

LN was accused of stealing food and money, and as a punishment, the employer reportedly locked her inside a bathroom without food for five days.  

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