Migration Jurisprudence from the South › Malaysia
Public Prosecutor v. Yim Pek Ha (Nirmala Bonat case)
Sessions Court, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) · Malaysia · 2008-11-27 · National court
Citation: [case number to be added]
Type of case: Criminal
Outcome: Decided for the migrant side
Question
Was the employer guilty of causing grievous hurt to her Indonesian domestic worker?
What the court decided
Yes; she was sentenced to 18 years. Later appeals reduced the sentence. [Check final sentence.]
In plain language
Nirmala, a domestic worker from Indonesia, was burned with an iron and scalded by her employer in Kuala Lumpur. The court convicted the employer and sent her to prison.
Dalam bahasa sederhana
Nirmala, pekerja rumah tangga dari Indonesia, disetrika dan disiram air panas oleh majikannya di Kuala Lumpur. Pengadilan memvonis majikan dan memenjarakannya.
Pertanyaan: Apakah majikan bersalah menyebabkan luka berat pada pekerja rumah tangga Indonesia?
What happened afterwards
- 2004-05: Abuse discovered.
- 2008-11-27: Convicted and sentenced.
- later: Sentence reduced on appeal. [Check.]
Sources
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Cite as: Institute for Migrant Rights (2026), Migration Jurisprudence from the South, version 0.1, https://theimr.org/court-decisions/d/my-nirmala-2008/. This page summarizes a court decision for research and advocacy; it is not legal advice.