Maid Agency Exploitation:

29% of Migrant Domestic Workers in Malaysia Face Forced Labour

Current data from labour rights groups reveals that about one-third of migrant domestic workers in Malaysia are working under abusive conditions, elderly taker with maid agencies at the center of it.

Many maid recruitment companies impose excessive fees, creating debt cycles, often before they even arrive.

Known methods include:

– Switching contracts on arrival

– Holding identity documents

– Wage withholding

– False promises of rest days

Due to weak oversight, these maid agencies continue to operate freely.

== Solutions ==

– Limit recruitment fees

– Tighten licensing standards

– Standard contracts

– NGO outreach to workers

Reforming the maid agency system is key to protecting vulnerable maids in Malaysia.