Filipino Workers
In December 2011, an estimated 325,089 Filipinos lived legally in Malaysia. By 2011, 55,828 Filipinos were working on contracts in Malaysia, Only 3,720 were not properly documented, were overstaying in Malaysia or had no valid residence or work permit. Sources: Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, Commission on Filipinos Overseas. Filipinos in Malaysia work in the banking, construction, engineering, medical, and tourism sectors, as well as being employed as domestic workers. About 4,000 Filipinos are in professional positions, and 20,000 Filipino women are employed in Malaysia as maids.
A majority of Filipinos in Sabah come from Basilan, Sulu, Palawan, Tawi-Tawi, and the Zamboanga Peninsula. There are at least 25 Filipino community organisations in Malaysia.
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