PM Shah, Malaysian counterpart Ibrahim discuss labour issues, worker welfare in phone call
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim discussed labour issues and worker welfare in a phone call on Tuesday morning. Shah pressed for a more dignified and transparent foreign employment process and called for action against syndicates and intermediaries in Malaysia’s recruitment system.
Key Points
- PM Balendra Shah spoke by telephone with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday morning.
- Shah said foreign employment between Nepal and Malaysia should be dignified, transparent and free from exploitation.
- He urged both countries’ labour ministers to hold direct talks and find a permanent solution to syndicates and intermediary practices.
- Anwar Ibrahim said he also opposed exploitative practices and would instruct Malaysia’s labour minister to coordinate with Nepal.
