Maid Agency Exploitation:

Migrant Maids Suffer as Maid Agencies Exploit Loopholes

Current data from international watchdogs reveals that around 29% of foreign maids in Malaysia are trapped in forced labour, with employment agencies at the center of it.

These maid agencies charge unlawful fees, forcing maids into debt, often even before reaching Malaysia.

Typical abuse include:

- Contract substitution
- Passport confiscation
- Delayed salaries
- Misleading terms of employment

Because laws remain outdated, these maid agencies go unpunished.

== Solutions ==

- Limit recruitment fees
- Audit maid agencies
- Fair employment terms
- Accessible complaint channels

Reforming the maid agency system is key to ending forced labour in Malaysia.