Malaysia had set 10 criteria for manpower from 5 countries, including Nepal, to select an appropriate number of manpower companies to practice decent labor migration.
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The Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security has stated that an appropriate decision will be taken through diplomatic channels regarding 10 criteria related to the manpower sent by Malaysia.
The Ministry of Labor issued a press release on Thursday, making its statement public. Malaysia had set 10 criteria for manpower from 5 countries, including Nepal, to select an appropriate number of manpower companies to practice decent labor migration. The deadline for source countries to make recommendations according to those criteria has been set for Kartik 27.
‘The labor agreement signed with the Malaysian government on November 29, 2018 regarding sending Nepali workers to Malaysia is in the process of being renewed.’ The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia regarding labor management on November 13, 2082,' a statement issued by Labor Spokesperson Pitambar Ghimire said. 'In the aforementioned context, we inform all concerned that the Ministry will take an appropriate decision after discussing with all stakeholders within the framework of the Constitution of Nepal, the labor and employment policy adopted by Nepal, the Foreign Employment Act and Regulations, bilateral treaties and agreements, and international law.'
The Ministry has stated that 'the Government of Nepal is taking necessary diplomatic initiatives to protect the rights and interests of Nepali workers by discussing with all relevant ministries and stakeholders on this issue.'
Earlier on Thursday afternoon, the Nepal Foreign Employment Entrepreneurs Association had expressed its disagreement with the 10 criteria set by Malaysia and warned against forcing Malaysia to go down the path of permanently closing down employment.
‘The decision and proposal of the Malaysian government has given a clear indication of establishing syndicates in source countries including Nepal and favoring a few limited individuals.’ Which seems to trample on fair and healthy competition, transparency and equal employment opportunities, thereby creating a monopoly market that is prohibited by the constitution and laws of Nepal,’ said Chairman Bhuwan Gurung. ‘Businessmen licensed by Nepal are involved in the foreign employment sector through legal processes, government policies and transparent practices.’
