In this regard, the Ministry of Labor and Employment has already sent a delegation of Nepali doctors to Malaysia to study the issue.

Among other areas like Gulf, where hot climate prevails, Malaysia is one of the popular destinations for Nepalese, hosting almost 550,000 Nepali migrant workers.

Young and healthy Nepali migrant workers faced untimely deaths in Malaysia at a higher rate compared to other destinations, for a reason that is yet a mystery.

The rate at which the deaths took place is shocking. The data from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal, verified with the embassy in Kaula Lampur, reveals the death of around 3,800 mentally and physically fit Nepali workers in Malaysia, since 2003.

Post-mortem reports seem doubtful

The post-mortem reports of the Malaysian hospitals cite cardiac arrest among others, including suicides, chronic diseases, physical assaults, as the major cause of Nepali deaths.

However, the outcome of those reports remains a debate among the officials in the Nepali mission, as they feel that Malaysian employers not compelled to offer health and insurance benefits is the reason for blame on cardiac arrest.

It is noteworthy here that the Malaysian officials accept migrant workers only on the basis of medical fitness procedures. One in ten workers are returned from Malaysia on medical grounds, even before taking up jobs.

Whereas, rights activists cite workplace safety as one of the major challenges for Nepali workers in Malaysia.

Nepali officials are hopeful of the study they are carrying out to trace out the mystery behind migrant deaths. So far, the Nepal Government has not done anything in this regard, other than giving pre-departure orientation to the workers about the culture, climate and rules of the destination nations.

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However, as per the estimates of the Nepal Association of Foreign Employment Agencies (NAFEA), there are roughly 40,000 Nepalis working without valid permits in Malaysia. During the recent crackdown on illegal migrant workers by the Malaysian government, more than 100 Nepalis were detained along with workers from other nations.

Though the Malaysian government had launched a scheme in February this year wherein the 600,000 undocumented foreign workers could register themselves for the Enforcement Card or E-card, only 150,000 people availed the opportunity. With the passing of the deadline to register on 30 June, the government has launched a massive operation to flush out the illegal migrant workers.

The Government of Nepal is putting in all efforts to ensure the safety of the Nepali citizens arrested during the crackdown in Malaysia and bring them back to Nepal. Foreign employment experts feel that remittance inflows to Nepal would be severely affected if all the undocumented workers are deported back to their country.

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Canada’s multiculturalism attracts people of various nationalities to seek greener pastures in the country. According to a statement from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada federal department, Canada is targeting to welcome 300,000 new permanent residents this year.

Nepalese Immigrants in Canada

Canada has a relatively smaller number of immigrants from Nepal as compared to those from other countries in South Asia. Most of the members of the Nepalese community in Canada are well educated and have migrated in pursuit of the professional opportunities that the country offers.

The Nepalese population is primarily settled in the urban areas in the provinces of Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.

Some of the notable people of Nepalese origin in Canada include mountaineer Sudarshan Gautam, entrepreneur and philanthropist Aditya Jha, biomedical scientist Drona Prakash Rasali, senior economist Sameer Sthapit-Rajbhandari and writer Manjushree Thapa.

Canada’s Open Immigration Policy

One of the major challenges facing Canada is an aging population. The increase in the number of senior citizens coupled with the low birth rate in the country have resulted in an increased burden on the working-age Canadians to support the health and social programs and the high living standards. Hence, immigrants are being welcomed with open arms as they can significantly contribute to the country’s economy and society.

According to surveys, support for immigration has increased in recent times with over 80 percent of the respondents feeling that immigration has a positive impact on the economy. Multiculturalism is also seen as one of the country’s positive features by two-thirds of those surveyed.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that diversity is Canada’s strength and that he will continue to promote the open immigration policy in order to build stronger and more resilient communities within the country.

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