Scheme to help firms improve social accountability, workers’ welfare

Ahmad Sabirin (third from left) launching the scheme. With him are Nathan (third from right) and Nur Fadhilah.

SIRIM Qas International has launched a scheme to enhance social accountability and operations of organisations in Malaysia.

The Sirim 50 standard by the conformity assessment body wholly owned by Sirim Bhd, aims to help companies manage their community impact on issues such as workforce needs, workers’ rights and workplace safety.