04 December 2011: There are approximately 30,000 Cambodian women currently working in Malaysia. According to reports, some female workers have recently died in Malaysia, although the causes of death have not been clearly identified. Other reported issues include physical and mental violence, insufficient food, overwork and holding of passports. As a consequence, and in a move appreciated by the public, the Cambodian Government has decided to suspend the sending of female workers to Malaysia. Following this decision we look at what more should be done by relevant institutions to help solve the problem.
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