Hong Kong experienced a recent influx of 1,000
domestic workers from Cambodia, according to The Standard.
Law Chi-Kwong, Secretary of Labor and Manpower,
stated that the hiring scheme was developed in April in response to a high
demand for foreign domestic workers.
In response to concerns over language and cultural
issues, he explained that Cambodians have a “very high” linguistic ability, and
with many Chinese nationals living in Cambodia, adjusting to life in Hong Kong
won’t be too difficult for them.
Before their arrival, workers were required to take
a three-month training course, during which they studied Cantonese, cooking and
nursing.
Efforts to expand the hiring campaign are ongoing,
with a view to increase the number of countries that can provide domestic
helpers to Hong Kong.
In Thailand, it’s commonplace for migrants from
Myanmar, Cambodia and the Philippines to work as maids. However, many of them
lack the required visas. In order from a foreigner to work legally a Thailand
work permit must be provided by the employer.
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