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| Yim Pek Ha, arrested in Maylaysia, for the sadistic torture of her maid Nirmala Bonat Sumbber. Though sentenced to 18 years in prison, Ha has been released on bail. |
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| Nirmala Bonat, Pek's maid before and after her injuries |
By Youngbee Dale
The Washington Times
WASHINGTON, November 29, 2011- Malaysia’s membership in the United Nation Human Rights Council masks its horrific record on workers’ rights. Malaysia has one of the worst policies in the world in terms of its treatment of migrant workers. It leaves them completely in the hands of often abusive employers. But, many Malaysians exploit migrant workers and face no legal consequences for their deeds.
Under Malaysia’s strict immigration law, only employers can obtain work permits for their migrant employees. The terms of the work permit bind migrant workers to work for the employer for multiple years or lose their ability to work. The workers also must surrender their passports to their employers.
The Washington Times
The Cambodian embassy in Malaysia reported the deaths of nine Cambodian housemaids in 2011. One wonders if the nine Cambodians have suffered the same cruelty as the girl above before they died at the hands of their Malaysian employers.
WASHINGTON, November 29, 2011- Malaysia’s membership in the United Nation Human Rights Council masks its horrific record on workers’ rights. Malaysia has one of the worst policies in the world in terms of its treatment of migrant workers. It leaves them completely in the hands of often abusive employers. But, many Malaysians exploit migrant workers and face no legal consequences for their deeds.
Under Malaysia’s strict immigration law, only employers can obtain work permits for their migrant employees. The terms of the work permit bind migrant workers to work for the employer for multiple years or lose their ability to work. The workers also must surrender their passports to their employers.
1 comment:
Why the Malaysian government allowed Malaysian employers did like that to Cambodian housemaid.It's very crucial of crime in Malaysia.
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