| Set up childcare centres, govt urged The Government should look into setting up community-based childcare centres in residential areas nationwide as a measure to address shortage of foreign maids.The Star
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Tuesday, 11 January 2011 | | Allow employers to hold maids passports Employers should be given some choices over maids' days off and holding their passports for peace of mind, Association of Foreign Maid Agencies (PAPA) president Alwi Bavutty said. "It would be better if employers are given options.New Straits Times
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Wednesday, 19 May 2010 | | Amendment for off day, step in right direction Who says maids are not protected? There are more than 17 sections in the Employment Act 1955 that apply to maids, both foreign and local. Labour lawyer Datuk Thavalingam C. Thavarajah said the Employment Act as it stands applies to all maids,New Sunday Times
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