Indonesian Consulate in Johor Bahru Protects Abused Domestic Workers

The Indonesian Consulate General (KJRI) in Johor Bahru is actively providing protection and support to three Indonesian domestic workers who have allegedly suffered abuse from their employers in Malaysia. Videos of the alleged abuse went viral on social media, prompting the consulate's intervention.

According to a statement from KJRI Johor Bahru, the three victims are identified by the initials YY, SH, and YA. Two of them, YY and SH, have been brought to the consulate's temporary shelter for further assistance. YA, the third victim, had reportedly moved to Kuala Lumpur before the abuse videos circulated.

The consulate detailed that YY first reported the physical abuse by her employer on June 13, 2026, to the KSATRIA service of KJRI. She stated that she and the other two victims had frequently experienced violent treatment. One incident of beating was reported to have occurred between late 2025 and January 2026. After this incident, the victims were abandoned by their employers in Kampung Melayu Majidee, Johor.

All three Indonesian workers were reportedly employed in Malaysia without proper procedures or valid work permits, and their passports were held by their employers. This precarious situation initially made them hesitant to report the abuse. However, fearing for their safety, YY eventually decided to report the case. KJRI Johor Bahru has since coordinated with local police, who have detained four suspects allegedly involved in the abuse. The consulate is also working to facilitate YA's return from Kuala Lumpur and is arranging legal counsel to ensure the victims' rights are upheld throughout the legal proceedings. KJRI urges all Indonesian citizens seeking overseas employment to use official channels to ensure their safety and compliance with regulations.