Indonesia praises Malaysian police over abuse case

Kuala Lumpur (ANTARA) - Indonesian Ambassador to Malaysia Mohammad Iman Hascarya Kusumo praised the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for taking legal action against individuals suspected of physically abusing SR, an Indonesian migrant worker in Selangor.

"We truly appreciate the action taken by the Royal Malaysia Police. And of course, we are grateful for the strong coordination," he told ANTARA in an interview in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.

Kusumo noted the PDRM had indicated that at least four people were implicated in the case and had all been taken into custody.

Police have also detained an agent suspected of helping arrange SR's placement in Malaysia.

The ambassador said the reading of the indictment is scheduled for this week, with the suspects expected to face charges carrying a maximum prison sentence of 20 years.

The ambassador also said he had visited SR on Tuesday (Oct 27) to check on her condition and recovery.

"She has begun rebuilding her trust in the people around her. Seeing many Indonesians from the embassy come to see her, she appeared more comfortable, laughed, and was even able to joke around," he said.

He added the embassy would provide instant noodles at SR's request, along with other daily necessities.

According to Kusumo, SR hopes to return to her hometown in Banten to reunite with her family, and the embassy stands ready to facilitate her return to Indonesia.

Earlier, the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur confirmed the victim's rescue following reports that she had suffered physical abuse while working as a domestic worker.

The embassy moved swiftly to evacuate SR and coordinate with the Malaysian police.

SR was reportedly subjected to physical abuse, including beatings, lashings, and having hot water poured over her.

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