There are currently 385,000 documented Nepali workers in Malaysia. However, since May 2018 immigration authorities in Malaysia have blocked the entrance of Nepali workers to the country. As a consequence, talks have been held between officials of both countries and a draft agreement drawn up to resume access and prevent Nepali workers from being charged to obtain jobs in Malaysia. The final agreement is likely to include health and safety provisions, a requirement for annual pay reviews, medical insurance, compensation for injured workers and air fare reimbursement.