US Customs ban: Good progress made with Malaysian companies
The CBP says WROs were only issued following reasonable evidence that a company is employing forced labour in the production and manufacturing of goods entering the US market.
Thu Jun 02 2022
Malaysia workers seek judicial review of Supermax deal to supply UK health service
The move comes after US Customs and Border Protection in October banned imports from Supermax over alleged labour abuses.
Fri Jan 07 2022
Exclusive: Rights group urges US customs to probe Goodyear Malaysia over worker abuse accusation
Liberty Shared urges US customs authorities to investigate the M'sian operations of Goodyear over accusations of abusive labour practices.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Malaysian palm giant IOI says aware of US customs letter on alleged forced labour
IOI said while it had been made aware of the letter, it had not been notified directly by the CBP.
Fri Jun 25 2021
Malaysia's FGV to pick auditor to assess forced labour accusation
FGV Holdings Bhd will appoint an independent auditor to assess its operations for signs of forced labour on the advice of US Customs.
Fri Jun 18 2021
Top Glove's $1 billion Hong Kong listing delayed amid U.S. ban imbroglio - Sources
The M'sian firm, which is already listed in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, flagged in late April it would sell 793.5 mln shares in the listing.
Tue Jun 01 2021
Malaysia's Supermax says abiding by labour laws after report on US probe
Malaysian firms have increasingly come under regulatory scrutiny over allegations of abuse of foreign workers.
Mon May 31 2021
An audit gave the all-clear. Others alleged slavery
The contrasting conclusions highlight little-known flaws in global efforts to monitor labour conditions.
Thu May 20 2021
Uniqlo shirts blocked at US border in January on China forced labour concern
Uniqlo brand shirts were blocked at the US border in January on concerns they violated a ban on cotton produced in the Xinjiang.
Wed May 19 2021
Top Glove reiterates commitment to work closely with US CBP to resolve WRO, finding
Top Glove Corporation Bhd has reiterated its commitment to working closely with the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to resolve the WRO and the forced labour finding against it.
Thu May 13 2021
US CBP seizes Top Glove shipment worth RM2.85 mln
A Kansas City-bound shipment of 4.68 million latex gloves made by a subsidiary of Top Glove Corporation Bhd has been seized by the United States (US) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers.
Thu May 13 2021
US Customs seizes Malaysia's Top Glove shipment following forced labour finding
The indicators included debt bondage, excessive overtime, abusive working and living conditions, and retention of identity documents.
Wed May 05 2021
Top Glove has remediated 5 forced labour indicators - MD
Top Glove Corporation Bhd is currently in the third stage of the US Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) Withhold Release Order (WRO) modification process.
Fri Apr 16 2021
US Customs determines forced labour at Malaysia's Top Glove, to seize gloves
Top Glove has said in the past months that it has taken extensive rectification actions to improve its labour practices.
Tue Mar 30 2021
FGV shares down 7.0 per cent on US Customs' detention order
Shares in FGV Holdings Bhd dropped by 6.95 per cent today, following the detention order on its palm oil issued by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Thu Oct 01 2020
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024