Maids in MalaysiaHow old can a foreign maid be in Malaysia?
Under JIM's rules a foreign domestic helper in Malaysia must be a woman aged 21 to 45 and medically fit. The rule, sourced and dated.
Under the Immigration Department of Malaysia's (JIM) rules, a foreign domestic helper must be a woman aged 21 to 45 and medically fit. This is JIM's rule, last checked on 4 November 2026.
How is 'medically fit' checked?
JIM's hiring steps include a FOMEMA medical examination within one month of the helper's arrival in Malaysia.
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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Our hiring a maid FAQ answers the common questions, and our step-by-step guide to hiring a maid walks through each official step.
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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