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PostSubject: Golf caddie: The hidden truth   Golf caddie: The hidden truth I_icon_minitimeTue Jul 14, 2009 12:32 pm

Sharing a sad story which is related to Golfing. That why we have to tip well.
http://www.malaysiakini.tv/video/17390.html

This is a story about Fitrah, a young female Indonesian golf caddy who came to Malaysia to change her life. Fitrah left Indonesia in search for a better life for her and her family but only to be locked up and subjected to mental torture.

Fitrah was employed by a company that provided caddy services for private golf clubs. She was promised a monthly pay of RM450. But allegedly, the company failed to pay her salary for 18 months -- essentially from the time she entered the country and started working.She was also under 24-hour surveillance, 7 days a week and wasn’t allowed to go out even during weekends. Her co-workers were subjected to the same treatment.

Fitrah decided to escape from the golf club as she couldn’t take it anymore. She was only asking for one thing, to be sent back to Indonesia. But she couldn’t go anywhere since her passport was held by her employer. With the help of concerned Malaysians, Fitrah is now fighting for her and the rights of her colleagues who are still trapped inside the golf club.

Fitrah’s story is a classic example of exploitation of foreign labour and of human-trafficking. Extreme poverty in their home country make them easy prey for traffickers who shower them with promises of good money that will help lift their families from poverty.
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PostSubject: Re: Golf caddie: The hidden truth   Golf caddie: The hidden truth I_icon_minitimeTue Jul 14, 2009 12:38 pm

Mods, Please remove thread if you find that it is not suitable.
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