There are rumblings about the impact of accepting female Bangladeshi
workers to Malaysia, even though it is not known which sector they are
permitted to work in.
There has been banter about the possibility of the entry of “Dhaka Dolls”.
Malaysia is set to sign a memorandum of understanding with Bangladesh
to receive 1.5 million workers including women to be employed in
various sectors over the next three years.
Years ago, there were reports about Malaysian women being seduced by Bangladeshi men, whom many agreed were easy on the eyes.
Online forum is swirling with postings about their arrivals.
One user, known by the pseudonym Black Hawk, said it was not
surprising for Malaysians to be attracted to foreigners, especially the
comely ones.
“The problems only arise if and when the foreigner leaves Malaysia for good.”
However, an anonymous user said foreign workers should not be blamed.
“They are just ordinary people who are here to work and eventually
settle down in life. Besides, they are generally hardworking, so they
take on family responsibilities well,” said the user.
Wanita MCA chairman Heng Seai Kie believed the arrival of Bangladeshi
women to work in Malaysia would not have the same effect as that of
China Dolls.
“As far as I know, Bangladeshi women will be mostly working in
restaurants or be hired as domestic help, so it is unlikely they will be
the cause of families breaking apart,” she said.
Copyright: The Star/ Asia News Network
