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Company to bear cost of repatriating Manjaya Sada’s body from Malaysia

From Kathmandu Post · () English

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  • The body of Manjay Sada, a Nepali migrant worker who died in Malaysia, will be repatriated at his employer's expense.
  • An agreement between the Nepali Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and Flas Company ensures the company covers all repatriation costs.
  • The process has been complicated by Sada's lack of legal documents and a potential need for DNA testing, but the employer's financial support eases the burden on his distressed family.

The Nepali Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has secured an agreement with Flas Company, the employer of the late Manjay Sada, to bear all costs associated with repatriating his body back to Nepal. Sada, a 32-year-old migrant worker from Saptari, died in Malaysia after a prolonged illness.

Under the agreement, the company will cover all costs related to repatriation, including transportation of the body through a casket company.

— Nepali Embassy officialsStating the terms of the agreement reached with Flas Company for the repatriation of Manjay Sada's body.

This development brings a measure of relief to Sada's family, who had been struggling to raise the estimated Rs700,000 needed for medical bills and repatriation. Sada had migrated to Malaysia 12 years ago, initially facing hardships and struggling to repay loans, before finding more stable employment as a security guard.

Embassy officials said identification of the body could require DNA testing, which may delay repatriation. Otherwise, the process is expected to take up to two weeks.

— Nepali Embassy officialsExplaining potential complications in the repatriation process due to the lack of legal documents.

While the company's commitment to cover repatriation expenses is a significant step, the process is not without complications. Sada reportedly worked without legal documents and lacked a passport, potentially necessitating DNA testing for identification, which could delay the body's return. Nevertheless, the employer's financial undertaking significantly eases the burden on the family, who reside on unregistered land and have limited means.

He later found relatively stable employment as a security guard and supported a family of four, including his parents, wife Shivakumari and their daughter.

— Article textDescribing Manjay Sada's work situation and family support in Malaysia.

This case highlights the precarious situation many Nepali migrant workers face abroad, often working without proper documentation and facing immense financial pressure. The embassy's intervention and the employer's agreement underscore the importance of diplomatic channels and corporate responsibility in ensuring dignified repatriation for workers who contribute significantly to Nepal's economy.

The family, which lives on unregistered public land, had said they lacked the means to bring his body home.

— Article textHighlighting the financial distress of Sada's family.
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