An Indonesian migrant worker (PMI) with the initials MH who works in Malaysia, has been a victim of abuse and torture by his employer. In addition to being beaten with blunt objects and slashed with sharp objects which resulted in injuries, MH was also doused with hot water and not fed by his employer, Friday (11/27/2020).
According to the official website of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, based on initial information provided by the Tenaganita Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and coordinating with the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, MH is currently at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital to receive intensive care after being successfully evacuated by the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM). last Tuesday (24/11). Meanwhile, MH’s employer as a suspect has also been detained by the authorities.
“Indonesia strongly condemns the repeated cases of torture of Indonesian migrant workers, especially in the domestic sector by employers in Malaysia,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement, Thursday (11/26/2020).
In the statement, Indonesia strongly condemns the repeated cases of torture of PMI by employers who employ them in Malaysia. According to the government, the last case of torture against PMI occurred was the case of the late Adelina Lisau in Penang, where until now the employer has not received legal punishment for his actions.
“Indonesia also encourages the immediate completion of the extension of the MoU on the placement of domestic workers, which has ended in 2016,” the official website of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
The article also said, Indonesia asked the Malaysian authorities to carry out strict supervision of employers, and must be able to guarantee and provide good protection for PMIs, as well as carry out strict law enforcement against perpetrators.
Meanwhile, the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur said it would continue to accompany MH, and would appoint a retainer lawyer to monitor the law enforcement process against employers in accordance with applicable law.
