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The Star

An Indonesian domestic worker forced into unpaid labour was rescued by Malaysia’s Immigration Department after a raid at a home in Batu Caves, Selangor state.
In a statement on Wednesday, immigration director general Zakaria Shaaban said the victim was rescued during an operation on Monday.
He said the operation followed information gathered by sources.
“During the inspection, the woman was found hiding under a four-wheel drive vehicle at the premises,” he said.
Zakaria said investigations showed she hid on her employer’s instructions to avoid detection.
“The 56-year-old had worked as a domestic helper for about 16 years without a valid pass. Based on her statement, she was promised 600 ringgit (US$145) a month but had not been paid for the past two years,” Zakaria added.
Zakaria said the victim was traumatised by abuse and barred from contacting her family or returning home.
“She was also forced to work without rest, to the point she had to hide just to sleep. During the operation, a 51-year-old Malaysian man, the employer, was arrested,” he said.
He said the employer admitted obtaining her services through a close family member.
Zakaria added that firm and uncompromising action will be taken against parties involved in human trafficking.
This story was first published by The Star


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The victim was told to hide under a vehicle to avoid detection during a raid at a home in Batu Caves


The victim was told to hide under a vehicle to avoid detection during a raid at a home in Batu Caves.


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Malaysia rescues Indonesian helper after years of abuse and unpaid labour

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The victim was told to hide under a vehicle to avoid detection during a raid at a home in Batu Caves