The paper aims to explore the phenomenon of female transmigration from the Philippines to Malaysia, particularly in relation to the import of their widespread employment in domestic service. This new diaspora provides extended dimensions to the studies of women’s participation in the labour market, household and reproduction across national boundaries.  Publication: 4th International Malaysian Studies Conference; 3-5 August 2004, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi.  Author: Lee, Michelle.