"PEMBERSIHAN KORUPSI"

Dear valued Clients, Friends and Guests,

I received a call from my Indonesian Counterpart today informing that the Indonesian Immigration Department is undergoing "PEMBERSIHAN KORUPSI" program...NOT sure what transpired during this time but definitely the exercise will slow down the whole process of new passport application.

Insyallah if time permits and with the availability of some info, I will draw the step by step processes (at Indonesian side) so that all of you will understand better what contributes to the delay of obtaining housemaid biodata..etc. Same thing goes to the housemaid arrival.

I'm taking this opportunity to inform that the process of recruiting new housemaid will slow down a bit, now that the holy month of Ramadhan is fast approaching, hence, Tenaga Kerja Wanita (TKW)will prefer to register after Syawal. Furthermore, if you are urgently in need of a housemaid, August is such a "bad timing" to ask for one. Experience showed that the demand for housemaid will be at its peak during :

- 1 month before Ramadhan (Employers normally resort to sending their maids for good instead of giving them 1-2 months break - high risk)
- 1 month after Syawal (those who promised to return after Raya break ended up leaving for good)
- August (many employers recruit/legalise their housemaids during the last legalisation practise (PEMUTIHAN)back in August 2001)...mine included

So plan your time well so that you will not get stuck with "domestic" problem during Ramadhan (...so stressful..I know..)

signing off

WSC
A mother of 5