Twenty Chinese DJs traveled all the way to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, hoping to put on a good show and send some extra cash back home to their families. The recruitment pitch had sounded solid: 700 ringgit for audio, 900 ringgit for video, paid every ten days, all tied to the Jinyue Spa venture. But after the place opened in early May, local staff got paid in full, while the Chinese workers were singled out. Their pay was never on time.
Between early May and mid-June, everyone combined received only a few thousand ringgit—not even enough for visa extensions, meals, or transport—meaning they were essentially paying out of their own pockets to work for the boss. From June 20 through mid-August, for well over two months, they didn't see a single cent. When they went to management, asking Mr. Wang and the finance manager, Sister Zhou, for answers, all they got were empty excuses about paying tomorrow or in a few days. To make sure the crew could still eat, the team leader had to humble himself and beg for basic living allowances, feeling like a beggar on the street.
Now, everyone's visas are close to expiring or already overstayed. They cannot leave, they have no income, and they are burning through their own savings just to survive. Local media and neighbors are watching. This shady operation, which preys on its own compatriots, is called Junyuehui and is located on the sixth floor of New Asia Plaza. A word of warning to everyone: never fall for those big promises of high salaries, and keep your eyes wide open if you are looking for nightlife work here.
