Sime Plantation rebuts forced, child labour allegations


“We believe over the years we have made genuine progress in improving our labour practices on the ground through various initiatives and collaborations with multiple partners and NGOs, ” Sime Plantations said.

PETALING JAYA: Sime Darby Plantation Bhd has rebutted allegations of forced labour and child labour in its own and affiliated companies which prompted the US Customs to call for an exclusion of its products.

In a statement issued yesterday, it said as a responsible producer of palm oil, it was concerned over the serious allegations in a petition that was submitted to the US Customs and Border Protection on April 20.

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