Induction course for Indonesian maids

Friday August 31, 2007
By FLORENCE A. SAMY

KUALA LUMPUR: Beginning October, Indonesia will have an induction course for those wanting to work in Malaysia as maids, says Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Dr Fong Chan Onn.
"We have suggested to the Indonesian Government that maids from Indonesia be given an induction course for them to better understand our culture and the country's situation," he said when met after the Merdeka parade at Dataran Merdeka Friday.

Dr Fong was asked to comment on a recent case where an 11-month-old baby died after allegedly being abused by a foreign maid. A 32-year-old Indonesian maid had been arrested pending further investigations.

Following the recent incident, Dr Fong said his officer had spoken to an Indonesian officer about the need for maids to follow induction courses.

"They have agreed at the policy stage. I have been told that they will start the induction course this October.
"By attending the course, we hope that they will adapt better when they come here," he added.