Nepal Urges Malaysia to Remove Nepali Manpower Companies from FWCMs System
Summary
Nepal has asked Malaysia to remove Nepali manpower companies from the Foreign Worker Centralized Management System after 25 main agencies and 250 subsidiary firms requested to exit the platform. The issue has triggered diplomatic talks between the two countries amid complaints of monopoly and violations of Nepal’s foreign employment law.
Key Points
- Nepal has sent a diplomatic letter to Malaysia requesting that Nepali manpower companies be removed from the Foreign Worker Centralized Management System (FWCMS).
- The move follows written requests from 25 main manpower companies and 250 subsidiary companies saying they do not want to remain in the system.
- Nepal’s Labor Ministry says it is pursuing the issue through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and expects a positive resolution through high-level dialogue.
- Malaysia says the FWCMS is meant to curb intermediaries, fraud, and illegal fees, while Nepal argues the limited listing of companies violates foreign employment law.
