Two domestic helpers rescued from forced labour

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PETALING JAYA: Two domestic helpers have been rescued from forced labour by the Labour Department in an operation, says the Human Resource Ministry.

Its minister V. Sivakumar said there were elements of forced labour which included the victims - an Indonesian and Filipino - being locked up and unable to leave the house.

"According to an initial statement, the Indonesian domestic worker was only paid RM400 for the first five years of service and RM650 monthly following the period by the same employer. The operation came about following a report from the Indonesian embassy after the child of the Indonesian national contacted the envoy.

 

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