Malaysia Embassy Clarifies Health Test Costs for Nepali Workers

Kathmandu. The Malaysian Embassy in Kathmandu has clarified that the employer must bear the entire cost of the health examination for Nepali workers going to Malaysia under the 'Biomedical System'.

Issuing a public notice on Monday, the embassy recalled the Memorandum of Understanding on Recruitment, Employment, and Return of Workers, 2018, and provided this clarification.

According to the embassy's notice, the understanding between the governments of Nepal and Malaysia on October 29, 2018, designated 36 health centers for health examinations of Nepali workers going to Malaysia through the biomedical system. In addition to the fees charged by the Government of Nepal for this purpose, the Malaysian government has set a 'service charge' of 3,000 rupees.

The embassy stated that the Memorandum of Understanding clearly mentions that the responsibility for all expenses related to this health examination lies with the Malaysian employer.

Furthermore, the embassy informed that 'Macro Tech Pvt. Ltd.' and 'Bestinet Sdn Bhd' have been officially authorized to manage the biomedical system in Nepal, collect fees, and remit the funds legally.

The embassy's notice mentioned that both these companies are conducting their operations and activities in accordance with the provisions of the agreement between the governments of Nepal and Malaysia.