From Republika:
Picture of An Indonesian Worker in Saudi Arabia Causes Huge Controversy
The publication of a racist picture, showing a Saudi Arabian citizen who ordered his maid to sit at the back of his car amongst a pile of other stuff, has caused great controversy.
Al-Alam reported that social networks and numerous sites in Saudi Arabia have posted this picture of a Southeast Asian maid who sat in the back of a car belonging to her employer. The worst part is, she sat amongst a pile of goods owned by her employer.
Human rights organizations have reported a wide range of racist and sadistic behaviors coming from Saudi Arabian employers to their maids, especially towards women.
Comments from Kaskus:
President.Rhoma:
Sigh.. I could not stomach seeing her sad face =(
Fajar135:
They [Saudi Arabian employers] are indeed lacking in humanity!
ingusan22:
Holy s**t… All of us should be treated equally as humans, right?
Dikidutchman:
So is it normal to place her at the back of the car when there is not enough space? GGGRRR…
Redozka:
It’s so tragic for those who come from developing countries =(
Clearousv2:
Do all maids still want to work there [in Saudi Arabia]??
Bambang4riyanto:
The camel culture has always been like that since the beginning. Slaves are treated like animals!
Dikiman:
Some Arabians are really cruel, but let’s not generalize all Arabs to be like that ..
Deborah.revy:
Gosh, you guys should know that the status of women is considered very low in Arabian culture. It is even worse in this case since this women is a maid. It is ironic that the Indonesian government is so proud when they are the ones who sent off these maids to Saudi Arabia.
RhamaRahardja:
Even in Malaysia and Hong Kong, there are signs which read ‘Indonesian Maid for Sale’.. So dumbstruck!
Dutchman:
Indonesia is often considered a poor country [by other nations], but even worse the Indonesians are also agreeing with this notion…
Desoebook:
So are there other Indonesian workers who still want to go to Saudi Arabia after they are insulted like that?
Athei5me:
Isn’t the front seat beside the driver available??
Vikiejelek:
Stop sending Indonesian workers to Saudi Arabia. It’s about time the Indonesian government create job opportunities here. Can they do it? =)
F.O.R.S.A.K.E.N:
Many Indonesians are still competing to become Saudi Arabians’ dogs [slaves] =)
Themember:
The Arabs are so barbaric and act as if they are still living in the era of slavery. GGGRRR
Rye121417:
HEYYYY!! Does your God allow you to do that???? All of you [the Arabs] are a bunch of ASSHOLES!
Some images of the abuse and violence against Indonesian migrant workers in Saudi Arabia:
