PUTRAJAYA: The situation of hiring maids who come to Malaysia on vacationer visas or social passes – a contentious situation raised by Indonesia – will likely be introduced up for dialogue at subsequent week’s ministerial assembly between ministers of the 2 international locations.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin mentioned he was conscious that this matter was of concern to the Indonesian authorities.
“We will discuss this with our Indonesian counterparts on Monday and make the outcome known later.
“Let us meet and iron out this issue and other matters, and come up with a solution that is satisfactory to all parties.
“We hope to come up with a win-win solution for all,” he advised The Star.
Hamzah and Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan will likely be heading to Jakarta to finalise points associated to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the recruitment and placement of Indonesian home staff.
Separately, Saravanan advised The Star that the Human Resources Ministry was optimistic that an settlement was in sight between Malaysia and Indonesia.
“We are finalising the salary schemes and other terms. The Indonesian counterpart is also receptive to the terms. We are more or less coming to an agreement on the MOU.
“However, I am not going to say anything further until we have everything in black and white,” he mentioned.
When requested in regards to the maid on-line system (SMO) being a main hindrance to the MOU, he mentioned it was finest to not speculate on the matter.
Saravanan added that it was higher that every one stakeholders wait till the signing of the MOU in Bali, Indonesia, which is anticipated to happen within the first week of February.
In September final 12 months, Saravanan introduced that the freeze on overseas staff, together with home staff, was prolonged till Dec 31, 2021.
However, a particular extension was given to the plantation part by the Cabinet.
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