Indonesian maid allegedly abused in Malaysia, sparking calls for Jakarta intervention
Quick Look
- Footage showing an Indonesian maid being abused in Malaysia has resurfaced, leading to renewed concerns about the treatment of foreign domestic workers and prompting calls for the Indonesian government to intervene.
- Four individuals, two sisters and their husbands, have been arrested in connection with the incident.
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Why It Matters
Footage has resurfaced showing an Indonesian maid being abused in Malaysia, where approximately 60,000 Indonesian domestic workers are registered. This has led to renewed concerns and calls for government intervention.
The footage has renewed concerns about the treatment of Indonesian helpers in Malaysia – where about 60,000 are registered to work in private homes – and prompted calls for Jakarta to intervene.
Two sisters and their husbands, aged 30 to 34, were arrested at a house in Taman Johor, near Tampoi in Johor Bahru, at around 7.30pm on Saturday, Johor police chief Ab Rahaman Arsad confirmed.
In the footage, which police said was recorded on July 26 last year, a woman and a man can be seen repeatedly hitting the female worker while others berate her.
Social media posts claimed the worker had been accused of injuring her employer’s child. This Week in Asia could not independently verify this claim.
Open Questions
- What is the condition of the maid?
- What are the specific charges against the arrested individuals?
- What actions will Jakarta take?
