NGOs: Domestic workers disappointed Socso didn't meet Saravanan's promise

Domestic workers in Malaysia who tried to register with Social Security Organisation (Socso) offices have been turned away by uninformed staff, Persatuan Sahabat Wanita Selangor (PSWS) claimed today.

"This is a let down to workers in this sector who have waited more than 60 years to enjoy a basic human right of a social security safety net," PSWS said in a statement.

The group cited Human Resources Minister M Saravanan's announcement...