Government Investigates Manpower Companies for Restricting Nepali Workers to Malaysia
Summary
The government has launched an investigation into 25 manpower companies accused of trying to monopolize the process of sending Nepali workers to Malaysia. The Department of Foreign Employment says the firms ignored directives and continued transactions despite warnings, prompting action under the Foreign Employment Act and Regulations.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Youth, Labour and Employment has directed an investigation into 25 manpower companies involved in sending Nepali workers to Malaysia.
- The Department of Foreign Employment says the companies tried to restrict competition and establish a syndicate in violation of government policy.
- Director General Navraj Dhakal said action is being taken under the Foreign Employment Act and Regulations.
- Malaysia earlier listed only 25 companies for worker recruitment, then later added 250 more as sub-agents after protests and a government halt to pre-approval processing.
