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Sada family struggles to repatriate son's body from Malaysia

From Kathmandu Post · (1d ago) English Critical tone

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The family of Manjay Sada, who died in Malaysia, is struggling to raise funds to repatriate his body due to financial hardship.
  • Sada migrated to Malaysia for employment 12 years ago but faced unfulfilled promises regarding work and salary, eventually working as a security guard.
  • His body remains at a hospital in Klang due to unpaid medical and treatment costs, with friends estimating around Rs 700,000 is needed for repatriation.

The Sada family in Gorgama, Saptari, is facing immense grief and financial distress as they struggle to bring the body of their son, Manjay Sada, back from Malaysia. Manjay, who went to Malaysia 12 years ago at the age of 20 seeking foreign employment to support his family, found himself in a difficult situation upon arrival. The work and salary promised were not materialized, forcing him to repay a significant debt he incurred for migration.

The family’s hardship has deepened as there is no certainty over when they will receive the body. Due to unpaid medical and treatment costs, Sada’s body remains at the hospital.

— Kathmandu PostDescribing the family's distress and the reason for the delay in body repatriation.

He eventually found more stable employment as a security guard, managing to repay his debt and support his parents, wife, and daughter. However, his life was tragically cut short when he suddenly fell ill two weeks ago, complaining of severe chest pain and later developing diarrhea. His friends, alerted by his wife Shivakumari, found him too weak to even get out of bed and admitted him to Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah in Klang on April 4. He passed away on April 9 while undergoing treatment.

His friends in Malaysia have informed the family that around Rs 700,000 is required to clear the hospital bill and complete the process of repatriation.

— Kathmandu PostDetailing the estimated cost for repatriating Manjay Sada's body.

The family's hardship has been compounded by the fact that Manjay's body remains at the hospital due to unpaid medical and treatment costs. His friends in Malaysia have informed the family that approximately Rs 700,000 is required to clear the hospital bills and complete the repatriation process. The family, living on unregistered public land and lacking a steady income, is unable to arrange this sum. His mother, Maunidevi, has pleaded for help but to no avail, expressing her inability to sleep due to the agonizing wait and the financial burden. The local ward chairman has sent a recommendation to the chief district officer, urging government assistance for the repatriation, and the matter has been communicated to the Department of Consular Services. This situation underscores the perilous realities faced by many migrant workers, whose dreams of a better life abroad often turn into heartbreaking struggles for their families back home.

I have pleaded everywhere, but the money could not be arranged.

— MaunideviManjay Sada's mother expressing her inability to raise the necessary funds.
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Originally published by Kathmandu Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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