Govt probes 25 Malaysia recruitment firms, freezes pre-approvals for 250 agencies
Summary
The government has launched an investigation into 25 Nepali recruitment agencies linked to Malaysia’s FWCMS and suspended new pre-approvals for 250 affiliated agencies. The move aims to curb unfair competition and ensure transparent, competitive foreign employment for Nepali workers going to Malaysia.
Key Points
- The Department of Foreign Employment has ordered 25 principal agencies in Malaysia’s FWCMS to stop their affiliation and provide proof of withdrawal.
- New pre-approvals for Malaysia have been temporarily frozen for 250 affiliated or associate agencies while the investigation continues.
- The government says the action is meant to prevent monopoly practices, illegal transactions and unfair competition in foreign employment.
- Workers who have already completed labour approval will not be affected, and their departure process will continue normally.
