Labour Dept to take bigger role in tackling forced labour issues, says Human Resources Ministry

PETALING JAYA: The Labour Department will take a more prominent role when taking action against employers guilty of forced labour practices, says the Human Resources Ministry.

The ministry said the Labour Department would conduct more inspections and ensure more prosecutions are made against employers who commit such offences.

It said this was in line with the ministry's continuous efforts and commitment to deal with forced labour issues. Among them, the ministry said it would improve social protection and labour aspects for foreign workers with focus on the plantation sector and the glove manufacturing industry. "Another measure is enhancing international cooperation with the United States by establishing a joint working committee.

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