Indonesian domestic workers in Hong Kong's Victoria Park. Officials from the country have mooted a policy that would stop women working overseas as maids. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong’s domestic worker shortage: Bangladesh can help out, even if Indonesia can’t
- Hong Kong needs more foreign domestic workers, not only to care for its ageing population, but also to counter a policy long threatened by Indonesia
- Bangladesh could be a new source – but the city had faced problems in hiring from there previously
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Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong
Indonesian domestic workers in Hong Kong's Victoria Park. Officials from the country have mooted a policy that would stop women working overseas as maids. Photo: AFP
The Consumer Council receives about 200 complaints on the hiring of helpers each year. Photo: Dickson Lee
Poor service and dodgy practices blight Hong Kong’s domestic helper hiring agencies, says consumer watchdog as it urges authorities to crack down
- There were 193 cases last year with complaints ranging from poor sales tactics to unprofessional services
- Employers typically paid fees of more than HK$10,000 to about HK$20,000
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Consumer protection in Hong Kong
The Consumer Council receives about 200 complaints on the hiring of helpers each year. Photo: Dickson Lee