He said Cambodia had offered to resume sending Cambodians to work in Malaysia. “We have accepted the offer, particularly for domestic maids. We will engage with the Cambodian government soon to allow more of its people to work here as maids,” he said.

Cambodia stopped sending domestic workers to Malaysia in 2011 following allegations that some maids had been tortured and abused by their employers.

Najib said a joint commission would meet soon to discuss measures to increase economic co-operation and trade.

Najib commended the Cambodian government for being a good host to Malaysian investors, adding that he has received positive feedback on the treatment and service provided to them. Investments by Malaysian companies in Cambodia totaled about US$4.3 billion (RM17.63 billion).

He said officials were working to finalise negotiations on an agreement to tackle human trafficking.