Maids in MalaysiaCan I hire a maid if I am bankrupt?
No. Under the Immigration Department's rules, a bankrupt person cannot apply to hire a foreign domestic helper. Source dated. Ask us on WhatsApp.
No. The Immigration Department's (JIM) rules for foreign domestic helpers say a bankrupt person cannot apply to employ one. We know this may not be the answer you hoped for, so we have kept it plain. The rule comes from JIM's Foreign Domestic Helper page, last checked on 4 November 2026.
What does JIM's page say?
JIM's page sets out who may employ a foreign domestic helper. One of its rules is that a bankrupt person cannot apply. The other rules, such as having children under 15 or a sick or ill parent at home, are in our guide to whether your family qualifies.
Who is the employer?
Your family is the legal employer of the helper, never the agency or any company in our group.
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Source
Source: Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM), Foreign Domestic Helper (FDH) page, https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/foreign-domestic-helper-fdh/. Last checked: 4 November 2026.
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