Forced labour issue must be addressed seriously


IT reflects poorly on the image of a country when an external body such as the United States Customs and Border Protection Depart-ment imposes an export ban against companies for their alleged involvement in forced labour.

The law on forced labour is adequately addressed in the supreme laws of Malaysia, namely, the Federal Constitution. Further, the Penal Code imposes sanctions against those who use forced labour.

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