MULTIPLE ENTRY (HOUSEMAID ON LEAVE)

Dear Valued clients, non-clients and friends,

Thank you so much for the kind words that I received regarding this mini website. I am so deeply touched by your support and I hope my small effort will go a long way.

One of the common topics that has become an utmost concern from Malaysian employers is regarding procedure for multiple entry with a valid working permit. This procedure applies especially for housemaids going back home for a short break.

The question is :

1)What is the impact if the employer overlooked the above procedure?
- The maid may be suspended from leaving the Indonesian port of exit until a fiscal payment of IDR 1M being settled.
- The commotion at the airport may cause your maid to miss her flight
- The officer at the airport may also take advantage of your confused maid by confiscating her passport and demand higher payment for its release

2)What is the impact if the maid (intentionally or unintentionally) fail to return?
-Refer to my earlier posting on how to handle improper exit
-Employer will be imposed a RM250 fine and must be settled before hiring a replacement/new maid

Tips for risk management

a) If possible, plan your maid to take leave nearing her permit expiration. A lead time of 1-2 months is recommended. Proceed with renewal processes immediately upon her return.

b) Do not purchase her return ticket unless you are 120% sure that your maid will return. Air Asia ticket will only require confirmation number which can be communicated to your maid via sms/email/fax (don't forget to keep her Indonesian contact number)

c) Write a simple letter to Immigration mentioning that your maid is taking a short break for a duration of time and expected to return by certain date. Attach a copy of her ticket as proof. Take both documents to Immigration for endorsement. In the event that your maid fail to show up, these documents will be a valid proof that you have "properly" deported her and the Immigration may consider waiving the RM250 fine for that matter.

d) Hold RM250 from your maid's salary and refund upon her return.

The information above should answer to some of your questing mind.

Wasalam.

WSC