Malaysia's minimum wage hike brings cheers in South Asia
Kuala Lumpur's new policy, part of an ambitious plan to transform Malaysia into a high-income country, also brings benefits to foreign workers from Nepal and other countries.
By Kosh Koirala for Khabar South Asia in Kathmandu
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