Joko Widodo

Singapore maid agencies welcome proposed Indonesian law protecting its domestic workers 

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Singapore maid agencies welcome proposed Indonesian law protecting its domestic workers 

According to Indonesia’s Cabinet Secretariat site, there are about 4 million Indonesians who are domestic workers. There were reportedly about 120,000 Indonesians working in Singapore as helpers as of 2020.  MOVE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION  Two maid agencies in Singapore said this is a move in the right direction.  “The ratification of the law is … Read more

PM Lee, Indonesia President Joko Widodo discuss regional developments, Myanmar in bilateral meeting

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SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong discussed with Indonesian President Joko Widodo regional developments, including ASEAN’s next steps on Myanmar, at a bilateral meeting on Thursday evening (Nov 10). The meeting was held shortly after Mr Lee landed in Phnom Penh to attend the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits. Mr Lee and President Jokowi have worked … Read more