An Indonesian source said recruiting domestic labor in his country could be delayed until after the July 9 presidential elections. The source didn’t define a specific date for recruitment, but he confirmed that recruitment will not be done until after the elections, and the forming of the new government.
These statements coincided with Minister of Labor Adel Fakeih’s confirmations that recruitment from Indonesia will be resumed a month from now. Saudi Arabia and Indonesia signed an agreement last February to recruit domestic laborers.
The agreement aimed to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the field of domestic employment, and protect the rights of domestic employees and employers, in addition to unifying the working contract for domestic recruitment.
Saudi Arabia stipulated that all domestic laborers should receive training in specialized centers, and the agreement further stated that a joint technical committee from high ranking officials from both countries should be formed to solve any emerging problems between employers and employees.
The Indonesians are still holding on to their former conditions, such as knowledge of the domestic laborers’ place of residence to guarantee follow ups on them.
July elections delay Indonesians’ recruitment
