The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Malaysia conducted a mobile consular service on 28 April 2024 at Batu Pahat in the State of Johor where the majority of Sri Lankans are employed to alleviate difficulties and inconveniences faced by the Sri Lankan migrant workers.
This mobile service enabled the Sri Lankan migrant workers to avail consular services without obtaining leave and spending to travel to Kuala Lumpur. Around ninety six Sri Lankans availed this opportunity to submit their passport applications, renew employment registration with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), and authenticate documents. Others utilized this opportunity to obtain advice on procedural matters.
The officials of the High Commission also held discussions with the representatives of Malaysian companies and resolved a number of matters/disputes that involved Sri Lankan migrant workers.
In addition to the consular service, the High Commission conducted a Medical Camp with the assistance of a Sri Lankan doctor Chanaka Rajapakshe, residing and employed in Malaysia. Seventy Sri Lankan employees attended the medical camp, as many of them face challenges in obtaining proper medical assistance due to language barriers and high medical cost. The medicines were provided by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment.
The Third Secretary of the High Commission conducted a mental health awareness programme while Yajeewa Witharanage conducted a meditation programme and a session on drug prevention. Around 150 Sri Lankans attended the motivational session.
The post High Commission in Malaysia holds consular mobile service in Johor appeared first on DailyNews.