KUALA LUMPUR: Italian confectionary giant Ferrero said it will stop sourcing palm oil from Sime Darby Plantation after the United States found the Malaysian planter used forced labour, in a reputational blow for the palm producer and for Malaysia.
Labour practices across the South-East Asian country have come under scrutiny in the past two years, with six companies including Sime Darby banned by US customs over forced labour allegations.
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