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What happens when your domestic helper (maid) develops a serious medical condition?
In Malaysia, the medical screening criteria for foreign workers including foreign domestic helpers (or maids) is designed to vet for long...
Elaine Sim
Nov 7, 20242 min read
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FAQ for domestic helpers (maids) SOCSO contributions in Malaysia 2024
It is now mandatory to make SOCSO contributions for your domestic helpers (maids) in Malaysia. This applies to both Indonesian and...
Elaine Sim
Oct 29, 20242 min read
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How much does it cost to hire an Indonesian helper (maid) in Sarawak and Malaysia (2024)?
Budget to hire Indonesian helpers or maids in Sarawak and Malaysia
Elaine Sim
Oct 28, 20242 min read
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How to hire Filipino Helpers (Maids) in Sarawak? Everything you need to know (2024)
Here's everything you need to know about hiring a Filipino maid in Sarawak.
Elaine Sim
Oct 28, 20242 min read
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How to manage the risk of hiring foreign domestic helpers?
Hiring domestic helpers from abroad has inherent risks. At Migratesafe, we take a preventive approach to maximise the chance of your...
Joycelyn Migratesafe
Jul 26, 20241 min read
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Key Principles of Ethical Recruitment for Migrant Workers
According to the latest available estimates by the ILO, there are 169 million international migrant workers globally. Which means,...
Joycelyn Migratesafe
May 23, 20242 min read
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Declaring overseas income to hire a domestic helper in Sarawak or Malaysia
Many Malaysians live and work abroad (such as in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, the United States, or Europe), but still have elderly...
Elaine Sim
May 15, 20241 min read
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Understanding Ethical Recruitment for Domestic Helpers (maids) in Malaysia and What it Means
What is Ethical Recruitment? According to the IOM, ethical recruitment means hiring workers lawfully and in a fair and transparent...
Joycelyn Migratesafe
May 14, 20242 min read
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Where can Filipino Helpers find Catholic Churches in Sarawak
Are you looking for a church to go during your weekly rest day? Here are our recommendations! Kuching St. Joseph's Cathedral - The...
Joycelyn Migratesafe
May 6, 20241 min read
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Rest day management for domestic helpers (maids) in 2024
If your family hires a domestic helper (maid) in Malaysia, it's important to take note of rest day requirements. For Filipino helpers,...
Elaine Sim
Apr 23, 20243 min read
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How much does it cost to hire a Filipino helper (maid) in Sarawak and Malaysia (2024)?
Hiring a helper (maid) in Malaysia can be costly. Here are some fees to take note of. Our agency fee (Filipino placement) -- RM17,800...
Elaine Sim
Apr 23, 20242 min read
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Hiring an Indonesian helper vs Filipino helper (maid) in Malaysia 2024
If you're looking to hire a domestic helper (maid) for the first time, you may be considering hiring either from Indonesia or the...
Elaine Sim
Apr 22, 20242 min read
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How to reduce worker runaways in the domestic helper (maid) industry
Abscondment or runaway cases for domestic helpers (maid)
Elaine Sim
Dec 6, 20232 min read
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Navigating the Right Channels: Understanding Calling Visas and Avoiding Illegal Placements
How to apply for work permit for domestic helpers in Sarawak and Malaysia
Elaine Sim
Nov 20, 20232 min read
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How to manage your domestic helper's (maid) schedule in Malaysia?
Domestic helper (maid) schedule in Malaysia
Elaine Sim
Nov 3, 20232 min read
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Hiring a domestic helper VS nursing home care VS on demand home care in Malaysia (2023)
Comparison between hiring a domestic helper, nursing home or on demand care services in Malaysia
Elaine Sim
Nov 2, 20233 min read
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How to transfer your helper (maid) from West Malaysia to Sarawak
Are you relocating from West Malaysia to Sarawak? Here are the steps to bring your helper to Sarawak from West Malaysia. Step 1 Shorten...
Elaine Sim
Jun 13, 20231 min read
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Indonesian helper contract salary, payments, rest days and overtime pay (2023)
As of April 2022, the Indonesian and Malaysian government have negotiated a new contract for the hiring of Indonesian helpers in...
Elaine Sim
May 21, 20232 min read
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How to hire foreign workers in Sarawak/ Malaysia?
Hiring foreign workers is a great alternative to resolving some of your labour issues in Malaysia, particularly where locals are not able...
Elaine Sim
May 14, 20233 min read
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Can non-Sarawakians/ foreigners hire domestic helpers in Sarawak?
Hiring a live in domestic helper is a common practice in Asia. Live in helpers provide an essential service for certain care services...
Elaine Sim
May 11, 20232 min read
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