Malaysia, UK discuss cooperation to handle forced labour issue
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 27 — Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK) have held further discussions on cooperation so that both can pioneer in dealing with the...
US lifts import ban on Sime Darby Plantation products
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — US customs authorities on Friday lifted a two-year import ban on palm oil products made by Malaysia’s Sime Darby Plantation,...
Sime Darby expects to resume palm oil exports to US soon
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Sime Darby Plantation Bhd (SDP) expects to resume its exports of palm oil to the United States (US), following the...
Special select committee wants govt agencies to provide explanation on issue of forced labour
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — The relevant government agencies, especially the Home Ministry, must provide an explanation regarding Malaysia’s ranking in Tier Three of the...
FGV, MTUC, ILO Malaysia collaborate to raise awareness on forced and child labour
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — FGV Holdings Bhd (FGV), the Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Malaysia have co-organised a...
Malaysia, US set up committee to address forced labour issue
PUTRAJAYA, May 13 — The United States through its Department of Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) has agreed to work with the Malaysian government...
Ferrero to stop buying palm oil from Sime Darby over labour concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — Italian confectionary giant Ferrero said it will stop sourcing palm oil from Sime Darby Plantation after the US customs service...
Malaysia seeks holistic solutions to end modern day slavery
JAKARTA, Jan 25 — Malaysia is committed to continue fighting modern slavery holistically so that its victims can be protected, said Home Minister Datuk Seri...
JTK ordered to investigate report of forced labour at ATA IMS — Saravanan
PUCHONG, Dec 10 — The Ministry of Human Resources has instructed the Department of Manpower (JTK) to investigate a recent report of alleged forced labour...
FGV appoints Elevate to conduct 11 ILO forced labour indicators assessment
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 — FGV Holdings Bhd (FGV) has appointed Elevate as the independent auditing firm to conduct an assessment of FGV’s operations against...
US CBP bans Smart Glove’s products over forced labour allegation
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has on November 4 banned Smart Glove Corp Sdn Bhd’s rubber gloves...
Bill to amend Employment Act tabled in Parliament today
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — A bill to amend the Employment Act to insert a new section on paternity leave was tabled in Parliament today....