Stakeholder Consultation on Forced Labour Issues in the Plantation Industry

Stakeholder Consultation on Forced Labour Issues in the Plantation Industry. The details of the consultation are as below:

Forced labour issues in the plantation industry have garnered substantial attention, particularly the working conditions of workers in the palm oil supply chain. The increased scrutiny of forced labour and working conditions in the plantation industry presents a significant opportunity to improve transparency and accountability.

The objective of the discussion is to:

• Understand the extent of forced labour risks within the plantation industry;
• Provide a platform for industry players to share their concerns, challenges, and barriers in addressing forced labour risks in their activities and supply chains;
• Examine the efficacy of existing laws, policies, and practices as well as other applicable mechanisms in addressing forced labour in Malaysia;
• Identify the role of industry players, the government, and other stakeholders in tackling forced labour in the plantation industry; and

Share best practices and recommendations to address forced labour issues in the plantation industry.

The consultation will be conducted via hybrid mode. You may also join the discussion online via Zoom. Please find the Zoom link to join the discussion as below:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83498563087?pwd=NzZrdTZxOGIwcEhlUWtmbVFzY2s5dz09

Meeting ID: 834 9856 3087

Passcode: 919791