In Malaysia, a meat grinder accident occurred and a Nepali employee died

“The machine grabbed him across the waist. As a results of his injuries, he died on the spot.”

Zulkhairani said it took authorities about half-hour to remove the person’s body from the machine and officials were still investigating the case.

Malaysia hosts nearly 2 million registered foreign employees who come to the Southeast Asian country seeking higher job prospects and better wages than of their home countries.

State news agency Bernama reported that about 360,000 Nepalis work in Malaysia, with most of them working in security, construction and hotel industries.

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Last 12 months Kathmandu Post Office – citing data from the Nepalese embassy in Malaysia – reported that in 2018, roughly 322 Nepali employees died in Malaysia consequently of suicides, diseases, accidents and other aspects.

The Nepalese embassy in Malaysia couldn’t be reached for immediate comment.