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Improving Recruitment Processes For Foreign Domestic Workers

Fiona Low, CEO, Malaysia National Association Of Employment Agencies (PIKAP) | Zenna Law, Co-Founder and CEO, Pinkcollar Employment Agency | Irene Xavier, Executive Director, Selangor Friends of Women Association

06-Apr-21 18:00

Improving Recruitment Processes For Foreign Domestic Workers

Over 400,000 foreign workers, including domestic workers, have returned to their respective countries leaving many families to struggle without any assitance at home. We get an understanding of what is being done to address the issue, how the recruitment process can be made more transparent and what needs to be done to ensure workers are treated fairly moving forward.

Image Source: Raychan, Unsplash

Produced by: Tasha Fusil, Kelvin Yee, Adeline Choong, Azlyna Mohd Noor


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Tags:  Evening EditionSocial IssuesPolicy and GovernanceDomestic WorkersForeign WorkersEmployeesForeign Entry Restrictions





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