Review laws giving foreign embassies immunity - PSM

PSM has urged the government to review the Employment Act 1955 to provide justice to Malaysians who work at foreign embassies and consulates.

Its deputy chairperson, S Arutchelvan, said this is also to prevent diplomatic officers from 'hiding behind' immunity laws after violating the rights of local workers.

"Our country's laws should be updated to give every Malaysian, including those working for foreign countries and organisations, to sue the latter in Malaysia, and limit their immunity...