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If deductions are done without the approval of the department, employers can be fined up to RM10,000 as provided for under Section 99A of the Employment Act 1955,” he said.
With the contract, Indonesian maids can now take grievances against employers to the Labour Court, where employers are liable to a fine and jail if they do not abide by the contract
Even if deductions were allowed, they should not be over 50% of the monthly salary and the necessary receipts must be presented to the department,'' he told The Star.
It is best to get a savings account without an ATM card and for the employer to keep the savings book in a safe place to prevent maids from running away,” he said, adding that the account would give the maids some privilege to withdraw their money anytime but with the employer’s approval.

“Employers need not engage third parties, including lawyers, to draft the contract,” he said, adding that sample contract of employment forms were available.
Ismail said the forms plus additional information on the new ruling could be obtained at the Labour Department here and at all the 38 district-level departments in the peninsula.

courtesy from The Star 23/7/06