A group fighting for the rights of Indonesian migrant workers is dealing with nine maids who have been sacked since a suspension of the levy on domestic helpers was announced.
Mia Sumiati, an officer of the Coalition of Indonesian Migrant Workers, called for the government to suspend the levy on all contracts, not just new ones.
'I had more than 10 calls today from overseas domestic helpers asking me what to do. Their employers are thinking of terminating [their contracts],' she said.
Sitting in the four-room shelter in Yau Ma Tei, Ms Sumiati said their shelter alone had received nine Indonesian maids who had been sacked in the past week.
Siti Murdawiyah, 34, said she was dismissed on Friday without any explanation from her employer. She wants to find another job as her family in Indonesia depends on her income.
Ida Nuryani, 26, had her contract terminated in a similar manner on Sunday. She had worked for her employer for 20 months and her contract was to end in four months. She hoped to find a job in Taiwan, where she could earn more and enjoy greater protection.
