Saying ‘NO’ to forced labour

Move in the right direction: Saravanan (left) with Ryder after ratifying Protocol 29 in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has formally ratified the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) forced labour convention, known as Protocol 29 (P29), signalling the country’s commitment to eliminate forced labour.

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan described it as a historic moment for Malaysia.