Complete the decisions in the right order
Start with the work itself. A household that has not defined the role cannot fairly compare candidates, quotations or source-country routes. Once the role is written, check which process applies in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak or Labuan and which official authority controls the next step.
If an agency is involved, match its legal name and licence to the quotation and payment request. Then compare service scope and candidate evidence before paying against a clearly named milestone.
- Define the household role.
- Confirm jurisdiction and route.
- Verify agency identity and terms.
- Interview using the same scorecard.
Treat arrival as the beginning of employment, not the end of hiring
Before arrival, prepare accommodation, safety information, emergency contacts, food arrangements and the first three routines. Keep official documents and important dates in one employer file.
During the first month, demonstrate tasks in stages, record agreed changes and review whether the original workload remains realistic. A placement is not successful merely because she arrived; the household system must also work.