Download In a landmark decision, Hong Kong's highest court has ruled against granting residency to domestic workers.
The decision by five judges in the Court of Final Appeal has dashed the hopes of maids and home helps who aspire to be permanent residents of Hong Kong.
The court ruled that they may not apply for permanent residence even after seven years, the period that normally applies to other foreigners under the law.
Advocacy groups say the decision is not only discriminatory, but also socially exclusive.
Sen Lam from Radio Australia speaks with Eni Lestari, spokeswoman of Asian Migrants Coordinating Body. It’s an alliance in Hong Kong for domestic workers from the Philippines, Indonesia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.