Negeri Sembilan Immigration rescued a traumatised Indonesian maid found hiding in a wardrobe, detaining her employer for suspected human trafficking.
SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan Immigration Department rescued an Indonesian domestic helper suspected of being exploited during an operation at a residence in Taman Kemayan today.
Director Kennith Tan Ai Kiang said the 51-year-old woman was found hiding inside a wardrobe in the master bedroom. The two-hour operation began at 1 pm.
Investigations revealed the victim did not possess any valid travel documents or pass. She was also in a state of trauma due to physical and mental abuse.
The victim was taken to the Senawang Immigration Office for protection and to assist further investigations under the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007.
A local female employer was detained to assist investigations under Section 12 of the same act. Two other individuals were issued summons notices to give statements as witnesses.
Tan said the rescue operation was carried out using the National Guideline on Human Trafficking Indicators 2.0 as a reference for identifying trafficking victims.
He reiterated the department’s commitment to combating all forms of exploitation and abuse. The public is encouraged to channel related information to the authorities.
