Maid death acquittal shows better laws needed to protect migrant workers, says MP
Police escorting M.A.S. Ambika and her daughter, R. Jayavartiny , to the Bukit Mertajam magistrates' court on February 11, last year. Ambika was reportedly acquitted of the murder of her maid, which carries the mandatory death penalty. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, April 20, 2019.
MALAYSIA needs better laws to protect migrant workers, said Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim, following the acquittal of M.A.S. Ambika over the murder of her Indonesian maid. He said in a statement that he had contacted Attorney-General Tommy Thomas to seek clarification on the case and was told that the matter would beEffective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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