Nepal Association of Foreign Employment Agencies Opposes Malaysia's FW CMS Plan
Summary
The Nepal Association of Foreign Employment Agencies has objected to Malaysia’s plan to allow only 25 Nepali manpower agencies to send workers under the Foreign Workers Centralized Management System. The group says the move could create a monopoly and is demanding transparent, competitive access for all licensed recruitment agencies in Nepal.
Key Points
- The Nepal Association of Foreign Employment Agencies says limiting Malaysia’s FWCMS to 25 Nepali agencies could create a monopoly in the foreign employment sector.
- The association has urged that worker recruitment for Malaysia be handled transparently under the Nepal-Malaysia bilateral labor mechanism.
- It has asked the 25 listed organizations to submit clarification within three days and warned of action if the response is unsatisfactory.
- The association plans to gather evidence and seek investigations from relevant government bodies, including the Department of Foreign Employment and CIAA.
