Malaysia has said that the partnership with Nepal to ensure quality health examination of Nepali workers coming to their country for employment has been successful.
According to the increase in the number of medically unfit among the laborers who left Nepal, Malaysia has been conducting health examinations of the laborers through 36 health institutions that have fulfilled their standards (protocols) among the health institutions listed by the government of Nepal.
'For years, Malaysia has had the opportunity to work closely with selected competitive medical centers in Nepal. This partnership has played an important role in ensuring effective health screening of workers seeking employment opportunities in Malaysia," said Malaysian Acting Ambassador to Nepal Mohammad Firdoss Azam while addressing the 19th Congress of Nepal Health Professionals Federation, "This collaboration is proof of trust and common commitment between our two nations. This underscores our mutual dedication to ensure the well-being of the workforce that contributes to Malaysia's economic growth and social structure.'
He said that workers' health checks are not just procedural. "These health checks are not just procedural, they are a reflection of our collective responsibility to protect public health, uphold labor standards and protect the dignity of every worker," he said. . This work ensures that workers entering the Malaysian labor market are healthy and fit, reduce health risks and promote a safe working environment. By maintaining professionalism and commitment, the reputation of Nepali health institutions as reliable partners has been strengthened.
The health examination fee for going to countries including Araw and Malaysia has been set at 6,500. According to the labor agreement between Nepal and Malaysia, there is a mandatory provision that the employer must return the fee for the health examination conducted in Nepal after receiving the first month's salary. Destination countries have been choosing their own organizations to conduct health screening of workers.
