BANDUNG, 21 October 2026 (The Capital Post) – Malaysia and Indonesia have strengthened bilateral discussions on the employment and protection of Indonesian migrant domestic workers in Malaysia during the fifth Joint Working Group Meeting held in Bandung, Indonesia, from 20 to 21 October 2026.
The meeting, held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, focused on implementing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two governments concerning the recruitment, employment and protection of Indonesian migrant domestic workers.
Malaysia’s delegation was led by Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) Secretary-General Datuk Haji Azman Mohd Yusof.
The delegation included representatives from KESUMA’s Policy, International and Legal Divisions, the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN), the Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia (JTKSM), Malaysia’s Labour Attaché in Jakarta and the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO).
The meeting served as a bilateral platform to review the implementation of the MoU and discuss monitoring mechanisms related to the employment and protection of Indonesian domestic workers.
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Under the MoU, Malaysia and Indonesia take turns hosting the Joint Working Group meetings to review progress and address implementation matters.
Discussions also emphasised stronger coordination among relevant agencies to ensure effective monitoring of employment arrangements and workers’ welfare.
The engagement highlighted the importance of continued cooperation between both countries in managing migrant domestic worker employment and safeguarding workers’ rights and well-being.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Sumber Manusia, Malaysia’s participation reflects KESUMA’s ongoing commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Indonesia and prioritising worker protection – The Capital Post
