KUALA LUMPUR – The International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) will look at the full report on the allegation by the United States that Top Glove Corp Bhd had used forced labour in its disposable glove production in Malaysia.
Its minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, said Miti, meanwhile, will continue to facilitate the industry to understand the requirements of Malaysia's export market and to resolve any trade and investment-related matters.
“We have not conducted any investigation yet and, certainly, we need to look at the full report. The ministry is looking to the details and we will facilitate our industries.
“This is a domestic policy matter of the US, which our industries need to comply with,” he said on the sidelines of a signing ceremony between Widad Business Group and Bin Zayed International LLC here today.
Azmin said Miti has organised a series of outreach sessions to enhance understanding and create awareness of industry regulatory requirements of the export market, including the US.
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Trade has published a forced labour finding against Top Glove Corp Bhd in the Customs Bulletin and in the Federal Register.
The US CBP also directed authorities at all US ports of entry to begin seizing disposable gloves produced by Top Glove. – Bernama, March 30, 2021
