Proactive approach to tackle labour issues

Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin said in terms of the Workers’ Rights Charter, efforts have been made to comply with the Employees’ Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodations and Amenities Act 1990 which provides for minimum standards of housing and accommodation for workers.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC) is taking a proactive approach in tackling social compliance matters to address the negative labour-related issues in Malaysia’s glove industry.

Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin said in terms of the Workers’ Rights Charter, efforts have been made to comply with the Employees’ Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodations and Amenities Act 1990 which provides for minimum standards of housing and accommodation for workers.