Kathmandu, April 11 -- More than a week since the government decided to allow Nepali migrant workers with calling visa for Malaysia to take up jobs in the Southeast Asian country, it seems there are only a few takers.

Making a special arrangement for Nepali workers, who have completed their pre-departure procedures for Malaysia, the Labour, Employment and Social Security Ministry on March 31 decided to allow them to go to Malaysia and take up their jobs.

Departures for Malaysia remain suspended for more than 10 months after the government launched a crackdown on various agencies that charged hefty amounts on Malaysia-bound workers. The government action had completely shut down labour migration to Malaysia.

The ministry and recruiting ...