Not being able to keep their own smartphone, not receiving their salaries, having their passports seized by their employers, and not having rest days are among the complaints frequently received by migrant domestic workers’ associations in Malaysia.

According to Indonesian Migrant Domestic Workers Association (Pertimig) board member Nasrikah, violence against domestic workers in Malaysia is not a new problem, but it will continue to be a frequent occurrence due to the mentality of the employers towards their employees...