Malaysia Lists 25 Nepali Manpower Companies for Worker Recruitment, Sparking Syndicate Concerns
Summary
Malaysia has listed only 25 Nepali manpower companies in its foreign worker system, triggering allegations of syndicate control and demands for bilateral talks. Nepal’s labor ministry says the list is not valid and has sent a diplomatic note to Kuala Lumpur.
Key Points
- Malaysia’s Foreign Worker Centralized Management System has listed 25 Nepali manpower companies to recruit workers, sparking controversy in Nepal.
- The Foreign Employment Entrepreneurs Association says the move creates a syndicate and could raise costs for Nepali workers.
- Nepal’s Ministry of Youth, Labor and Employment says the list is invalid and insists worker recruitment must be handled through bilateral talks and a technical committee.
- Several listed companies say they were not involved in preparing the list and do not know how they were included.
