Nepali Embassy requests people not to travel to Thailand and Malaysia via illegal routes
The embassy has stated that agents have been found luring individuals with promises of foreign employment, bringing them to Thailand on visit visas, and then smuggling them into Malaysia by boat.
KUALA LUMPUR:- The Embassy of Nepal in Malaysia has issued a warning regarding the rising trend of individuals entering Malaysia illegally from Nepal via Thailand and Singapore.
The Embassy issued this warning during its weekly Facebook Live session on Sunday. Kusum Panta, the Second Secretary at the Embassy, stated that agents or acquaintances have been found luring people with promises of foreign employment, bringing them to Thailand on visit visas, and subsequently transporting them into Malaysia by boat.
She has urged all Nepalis not to travel abroad via such illegal routes. She explained that individuals arriving illegally lack valid Malaysian visas and entry stamps, making them liable to legal action under immigration laws and making it difficult for them to find employment.
The embassy has stated that it is monitoring issues faced by Nepali workers in the security sector, such as the failure to correctly calculate overtime pay, being made to work 12 hours a day without a single weekly day off, and not receiving the minimum basic salary of 1,700.
The Embassy has urged Nepali workers not to sign documents—such as forced consent forms—that authorize employers to retain their passports, and has advised them to contact the Embassy’s hotline or WhatsApp with evidence should any issues arise.
Noting that some Nepalis have recently been arrested in Malaysia for posting videos on social media that violated regulations, the Embassy has also urged individuals to be mindful of local laws and social norms when expressing themselves.
The embassy has cautioned against posting chaotic or unlawful statements on social media, particularly while on duty and wearing the company uniform. The embassy stated that passport distribution has not yet commenced for Nepalis who applied after the new system was implemented.
Second Secretary Panta informed that, although more than 50 days have passed, the new passports have yet to arrive at the embassy. She noted that once the system stabilizes, passports will be made available within a regular timeframe of 30 to 40 days.
