Rights groups want a mandatory day off for foreign domestic workers

Published on 15 Jun 2025 7:32:54 PM

Legal gaps in protecting foreign domestic workers in Malaysia leave them vulnerable to potential abuse by employers, say migrant worker rights groups.

They are urging the government to recognise the role played by over 100,000 domestic workers in Malaysia by implementing several proposals, including a mandatory 24-hour off-day each week.

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