Malaysia labour row puts Nepali jobs at risk

Kuala Lumpur’s decision to channel hiring through 25 principal agencies has drawn objections from Kathmandu. Officials and recruitment agencies call for high-level talks to resolve the issue.

Malaysia, one of the most sought-after destinations for Nepali migrant workers, is again on the verge of closing its labour market to Nepal amid a dispute over the recruitment agencies authorised to send workers there.