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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024