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Society 3 years ago
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House leadership decision on domestic worker protection bill faces backlash
House of Representatives Speaker Puan Maharani of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has come under fire for using an outdated conclusion as a reason not to kick-start efforts to introduce a much-needed new legislation to better protect domestic workers.
Politics 3 years ago
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Domestic worker protection bill earns Jokowi’s endorsement after 19 years in limbo
After nearly two decades languishing in the legislature, the domestic worker protection bill has been publicly endorsed by President Jokowi “Jokowi” Widodo, putting pressure on the House of Representatives to hasten its passage.
Asia & Pacific 3 years ago
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RI, Malaysia to trial unified domestic worker recruitment system
Indonesia and Malaysia have agreed to test a unified channel for the recruitment and placement of migrant domestic workers later this month, but critics say the new system will require strict monitoring to prevent a recurrence of labor violations.
Society 3 years ago
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Frustrated at home, domestic workers vow to fight for protection on international stage
With the government and lawmakers seemingly dragging their feet in providing better protection for Indonesian domestic workers, activists have set out to fight for their rights on the international stage.
Asia & Pacific 4 years ago
Firing Hong Kong domestic workers with coronavirus 'immoral': consul
Charities said last week that foreign domestic workers in the wealthy city were being "abandoned" amid the COVID-19 wave, with some forced to sleep outdoors or being denied treatment after testing positive.
Asia & Pacific 4 years ago
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Indonesia says no labor deal reached with Malaysia
The government said that no deal has been reached with Malaysia on a five-year negotiation to renew an agreement on Indonesian domestic workers, despite continued signals from Kuala Lumpur that the two neighbors are close to finalizing the deal.
