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Firm reimburses workers amid alleged unethical hiring by sub-agent
We take whistleblowing reports seriously - KLK.
Bernama
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a year ago
Migrant quota fraud: Nepal embassy says it trusted M'sian govt's vetting
Applications vetted by three ministries before given to embassy to attest.
S Vinothaa
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a year ago
Ex-MP calls for fresh probe into Nepali recruiter's death
Charles questions police's 'no foul play' assertion in Rinji's death after Malaysiakini's exposé.
S Vinothaa
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a year ago
Migrant worker import quota won via fake deals, then traded for millions
Over a thousand arrived to no jobs due to fake contracts.
S Vinothaa, Ramu Sapkota
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a year ago
Nepali sherpa saves M’sian climber in rare Everest 'death zone' rescue
Climber was flown back to M’sia last week, authorities say.
Reuters
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2 years ago
Over 300 Nepalis in limbo in Nilai with no jobs, unpaid salary
Jobs promised to them fail to materialise.
Isabelle Leong
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2 years ago
'Death zone' queues feared on Mount Everest
This comes as Nepal grants record climbing permits.
Reuters
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2 years ago
Over 200 workers rescued from ‘appalling’ conditions in Nilai
The human resources minister describes the scene as 'heart-breaking'.
2 years ago
Saifuddin to visit Nepal in February to discuss labour agreement, intake
This follows the announcement that 500k migrant workers will be imported.
2 years ago
No hope of any survivors in Nepal's deadliest crash in 30 years, officials say
However, they will continue finding the remains of last missing passenger.
Reuters
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2 years ago
Aircraft cockpit voice recorder, flight data recorder from Nepal crash found
These two black boxes may help determine the cause of the aircraft crash.
Reuters
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2 years ago
At least 68 killed in Nepal's plane crash, SAR effort continues
No clear indication of what caused the crash yet.
Reuters
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2 years ago
At least 16 dead in Nepal's worst air crash in 30 years
The flight was carrying 72 when it broke into pieces.
Reuters
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2 years ago
Nepal's 'fierce' ex-guerrilla chief becomes new PM
Prachanda commands the support of a big majority in Parliament.
Reuters
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2 years ago
Nepal court to release serial killer Charles 'the serpent' Sobhraj
The 78-year-old has served most of his 20-year sentence.
Reuters
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2 years ago
Nepal earthquake kills six, rattles New Delhi
Several houses collapsed in the 6.6 magnitude quake.
Reuters
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2 years ago
Nepal landslide kills 14, 10 missing - officials
Footage shows rescuers clearing slush by hand in desperate search for victims.
Reuters
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3 years ago
Nepali Sherpa sets record climbing 14 highest peaks twice
Eight of the 14 highest peaks, including Mount Everest, are in Nepal.
Reuters
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3 years ago
Nepal plane goes missing in bad weather with 22 on board
Cloudy weather is preventing search helicopters from flying into the area.
Reuters
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3 years ago
Supermax subsidiary workers claim mistreatment, but firm says untrue
Company states wayward workers were 'counselled', not fined or locked up.
Alena Nadia
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4 years ago
Nepal's Supreme Court reinstates parliament; orders new PM to be appointed
The move deals a major blow to caretaker PM KP Sharma Oli, who was unable to muster a majority in the House.
Reuters
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4 years ago
Covid-19 cases - Malaysia 10th highest in the world yesterday
Malaysia is just behind Nepal and Russia, and just above Peru and Sweden.
4 years ago
Nepal president dissolves Parliament, new election in November
Move comes after caretaker PM and opposition leader were unable to demonstrate a majority to form new govt.
Reuters
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4 years ago
Putrajaya expands travel ban to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal
The ban is on all categories of travellers including social pass, long-term social visit pass and business travellers.
4 years ago
Report: Embassy concerned by high death, suicide rates among Nepali workers
Average of 20 deaths a month involving Nepalis another worry too, says Pratik Karki.
4 years ago
Floods in India, Nepal leave at least 189 dead
Nearly four million people have been displaced with dozens missing.
Reuters
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5 years ago
Indonesia facilitating expedited deportation, more countries to help - minister
UPDATED 3.35PM | Other countries that have expressed willingness to coordinate with Malaysia for the return of their citizens include Nepal, Bangladesh and Cambodia.
Geraldine Tong
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5 years ago
Nepal confirms first Covid-19 death
CORONAVIRUS | A 29-year-old woman from Sindhupalchwok, a district in the country's central region, died on the way to the hospital.
Bernama
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5 years ago
Forty-three M'sians stranded in Nepal have returned home - M'sian embassy
CORONAVIRUS | Head of chancery and third secretary of the embassy, Albony Basir says they were brought back home via a chartered flight on April 4.
Bernama
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5 years ago
Forsaken and abandoned in Nepal
LETTER | Our efforts at contacting the officials at the Malaysian embassy have gone nowhere.
Long time reader
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5 years ago
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