Two Indonesian domestic workers placed under consulate protection after alleged abuse in Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — The Indonesian Consulate General in Johor Baru (KJRI) has provided protection and assistance to two Indonesian women believed to have been physically abused by their employers in Johor.

A spokesperson said the two domestic workers, identified as YY and SH, have been placed in temporary accommodation managed by the consulate while further assistance is arranged, according to a BuletinTV3 report.

The consulate said it was alerted to the case on June 13 by YY, who reported alleged physical abuse against herself and two other Indonesian women, YA and SH, who were working as domestic helpers in Johor.

Based on information received, all three women were allegedly subjected to repeated abuse by their employers while working.

The spokesperson said the alleged incidents took place in late 2025 and January 2026.

“Following the incidents, the victims were abandoned by their employers in the Kampung Melayu Majidee area in Johor.

“As they wished to continue working in Malaysia, the three women later went their separate ways.

“YA travelled to Kuala Lumpur, while YY and SH remained in Johor,” the statement said.

The consulate said all three women were found to be working in Malaysia illegally and without valid work permits.

Their passports were also allegedly being held by their employers, leaving them fearful of reporting the abuse.

YY eventually decided to seek help from the consulate.

Following the report, the KJRI worked with police and lodged a formal complaint.

The consulate said it was informed that police from the Johor Baru North district headquarters arrested four individuals believed to be linked to the case on June 13.

Besides providing shelter for YY and SH, the consulate, together with the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, is trying to locate YA so she can receive the same protection and assistance.

Police said yesterday that two married couples were arrested to assist investigations into allegations that domestic workers were injured at a house in Taman Johor, Tampoi.

The four suspects, aged between 30 and 34, were detained at about 7.30pm on Friday for further investigation.