KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 -- The Indonesian Consulate General in Johor Baru (KJRI) has provided protection and assistance to two Indonesian women believed to have been physically abused by their employers in Johor.

A spokesperson said the two domestic workers, identified as YY and SH, have been placed in temporary accommodation managed by the consulate while further assistance is arranged, according to a BuletinTV3 report.

The consulate said it was alerted to the case on June 13 by YY, who reported alleged physical abuse against herself and two other Indonesian women, YA and SH, who were working as domestic helpers in Johor.

Based on information received, all three women were allegedly subjected to repeated abuse by their employers while w...