PM Shah, Malaysian counterpart Ibrahim hold telephone talks, discuss labour rights
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah held a telephone conversation with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and called for making foreign employment between Nepal and Malaysia more dignified, transparent and free from exploitation. Both leaders agreed to push their labour ministers to find a permanent solution to syndicates and intermediaries in the foreign employment sector.
Key Points
- Balendra Shah spoke by phone with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday morning.
- Shah urged both countries to make foreign employment more dignified, transparent and free from exploitation.
- He asked labour ministers from Nepal and Malaysia to hold direct talks to end syndicates and intermediary practices.
- Anwar Ibrahim said he also opposed exploitative practices and would instruct his labour minister to coordinate with Nepal.
