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Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia, Zahrain Mohamed Hashim said that Malaysian government will monitor and guard the death case of an Indonesian migrant worker from East Nusa Tenggara, Adelina Jemira Sau. Even, the Malaysian government makes sure that the perpetrators, found guilty, will be processed legally in accordance with the local law.  Meanwhile,  the trial process of 2 suspects who were Adelina's employers, was held at Bukit Mertajam Court, Penang, Malaysia on Wednesday (21/2). When holding a press conference in Jakarta on Wednesday, Ambassador Zahrain Mohamed Hashim explained that one of Adelina’s employers is charged on immigration case because of hiring non-procedural foreign worker.

“….It is humanitarian issue, which we must fight together. The Malaysian government will not compromise with the crime. And we will make sure that the criminals, who are responsible for the death, are arrested and on trial in accordance with the law in Malaysia. And if found guilty, they will have maximum penalty of hanging to death," Zahrain Mohamed Hisham said.

Ambassador Zahrain Mohamed Hisham further stated that Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi invited Indonesian Minister of Manpower, Hanif Dhakiri  next April to hold a bilateral meeting to discuss improvement of operational standard procedures for Indonesian workers working in Malaysia. The Deputy Prime Minister added that the meeting will discuss the main focus related with employers and workers' interests, better payroll standards, and protection for Indonesian workers. (Retno M./Trans by Yati)