The workshop organised by the Malaysian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers’ Association (MARGMA) in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation, through the ILO’s Sustainable Supply Chains to Build Forward Better (SSCBFB) project, took place from 8-9 November 2022.
The event brought together around 70 representatives from the government, employers’ organizations, workers’ organizations, and other relevant stakeholders with the objective to enhance the capacity of stakeholders on international labour standards as a critical component of responsible business conduct and decent work.
The workshop discussions emphasized as well the issues of forced labor and the recruitment process of migrant workers.
Day 1: Opening and topics on decent work, International Labour Standards and Responsible Business Conduct
The workshop started with opening remarks by Mr. A. Maniam, Deputy Secretary-General of the, Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR); Dr. S. Supramaniam, President of the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA ); and Mr. Effendy Abd. Ghani, President of the Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC).
The Ministry of Human Resources highlighted the government’s efforts to support and advance decent work in the rubber gloves industry, the National Action Plan on Forced Labour and the work together with employers and workers in advancing decent work especially in industries where Malaysia is in the global supply chain. The government’s efforts...
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