Accommodation is part of the role, not a favour
The standard domestic-worker contract assumes proper accommodation and rest. That means a real, private place to sleep and keep belongings, and time that is off — not a lighter version of the workday spent on call.
Treating this as a favour rather than an obligation is where problems begin. Planning it in advance, and writing the arrangement down, makes a live-in role workable for both sides.
Plan the space before committing
Limited floor area is common in Malaysian homes, especially condos and apartments, but it does not remove the need for a respectful sleeping, changing and storage arrangement. Confirm what is available before agreeing to a live-in role.
The family-needs and condo guides cover the practical layout questions; this read is about treating accommodation and privacy as a real part of the arrangement from the start.