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Cost of hiring a Filipino helper in Sarawak, new updates, HAVEN system, new administrative cost of RM1854, new salary updates of USD 500

Increased cost to hire domestic helper (maid) in Sarawak, 2026, digitisation

Many employers unknowingly end up with non-compliant hires because they are not aware of Sarawak’s immigration requirements. Here are the key warning signs to look out for.

West Malaysia helper permits, Sarawak work permits, Sarawak helper permits

SOCSO Step-by-step Guide, Helper Registration, Maid SOCSO registration, Malaysia

In Malaysia, the medical screening criteria for foreign workers including foreign domestic helpers (or maids) is designed to vet for long...

It is now mandatory to make SOCSO contributions for your domestic helpers (maids) in Malaysia. This applies to both Indonesian and Filipino helpers. The rate of contribution is 1.25% of the helpers' monthly salaries. There are no contributions required from the helpers. Here are some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) : When do I need to start making SOCSO contributions for my helper (maid)? As soon as your helper arrives and starts work in Malaysia, you are required t

Budget to hire Indonesian helpers or maids in Sarawak and Malaysia

Here's everything you need to know about hiring a Filipino maid in Sarawak.

Time and time again, during conversations with domestic helper employers, we're being told that hiring a good helper is based on luck. What if hiring a good domestic helper is not just “based on luck”? Responsible sourcing and what it means to us? Migratesafe has built a careful process to responsibly source suitable helpers for your household. Here’s how we do it!  1) Responsible recruitment partners We only work with ethical and responsible recruitment partners to ensure th

Hiring domestic helpers from abroad has inherent risks. At Migratesafe, we take a preventive approach to maximise the chance of your...