| Milan Karki |
Posted
on 16-Oct-01 09:46 AM
Dear Brothers, Sisters and Friends ! Namaste !
I am going to write about 'sever cheating to Nepalese Workers' in the name of
Employment in Malaysia by the Government of Nepal and Malaysia and the
Brokers You know, some Industries of Malaysia have demanded 50 thousands
Nepalese workers to do cheaper but risky works in their companies. They sent
their demands to the Government of Nepal. And the Government call the
'Manpower Agencies (Brokers)' for gathering the Nepalese Workers. The
Agencies published the Advertisements on Newspapers announcing that the
Nepalese Workers will get at least 15-25 thousands (i.e. US$ 200 - 250)
including free accommodation and meals in Malaysia.
Than, because of the unemployment, illiteracy and poverty, thousands of
Nepalese workers/youths contacted the Manpower Agencies . Many Political
Brokers became active to call them from all around the country. The
Agencies/Brokers made a demand of Rs. 90,000/- to 125,000/- (US$ 1200/- to
1700/- ) with those poor Nepalese workers for getting jobs in Malaysia and told
them that they may earn Rs. 30,000/- (US $ 400/-) with overtime in Malaysia
per month.
The illiterate Nepalese trusted to those Brokers and collected the demanded
money (Rs. 90 to 125 thousands) selling their house, land, geld, etc. They
deposited their house and land in the Banks and took the loan to go to
Malaysia. They thought that they would be able to earn money within 4-5
months and could pay all the loans. And they would earn some thousands
dollars within 3 years work in Malaysia.
But, do you know, while they arrived in Malaysia; they got only Rs. 5000/- to
8000/- (i.e. US $ 70 to 105/- only) per month. They didn't get any food,
accommodation and medical insurances from the Company. They have to eat
and live with that much money !!!
"Oh God ! How much Cheating !! Oh Pashupatinath, what happened to us
....!!!" At this moment, our Nepalese are getting sever trouble in Malaysia. Their Passport is taken by the Company for three years. They do not have return
ticket to Nepal...... ... ..!!!
I met about 65 Nepalese Workers in Singapore Airlines while coming in
Canada. They were going to Malaysia. They told me that they got two
agreement letter in Nepal, one from Ministry of Labour and another from the
Manpower Agency. In the Agreement with Ministry which was done earlier, the
salary was stated about US$ 300-400 per month. But, while they were moving
towards Malaysia, the Manpower Agency gave them another Agreement Letter
in which the Salary was stated US$ 100/- only and that Agreement was done
with the Company in Malaysia. They got it in Airport. One person from
Taplejung District told me, 'The Agency told us to through the letter of
Agreement which we got from the Labour Ministry. It is only to show in Nepal's
Airport to get entry. It is false agreement. And they gave us another Agreement
done with Company and told us to show it at the Airport in Malaysia. We signed
at a paper while going to the Plane. We didn't got time to read the paper where
we signed because the Plane was leaving ... ?!'
One person from Dadeldhura District told, 'I have deposited my home and land
in the Bank to pay the Manpower Agency. I have promised with my Parents that
I will pay all loans within five months, don't Worry ! But, I got this letter here that
I will get only Rs. 5000/- (US$ 70/-) per month. What to do ...... !?' He became tearful while telling all these matter. One Person from Chitawan told, 'It would be better if I go to India. I would easily earn 3-4 thousands I.C. (US$ 60 to 80) in India. I shouldn't have to take this amount of loan. How should I pay my loan ....!?' I have not written the name of persons here because they have told me not to write their name. Anyone can check that 'there were about 65 Nepalese Workers in Singapore Airlines flight from Kathmandu on 17 August, 01.'
I have got many emails sent by these Nepalese workers from Malaysia. I have a
list of those Manpower Agencies and Brokers also which I will write later. I am
planning to visit Malaysia once.
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