UK forced labour envoy meets M'sian govt agencies to address issue.

Critical shortage of 25k workers since 2019 - Margma.

The rubber glove maker says revenue also soared by 418 percent to RM2.0 billion from RM385.50 million previously.

This follows a US ban earlier this month on imports of gloves from the M'sian company over forced labour allegations.

Are rubber glove manufacturers willing to recompense their migrant workers?

Tens of thousands of foreign workers pay extortionate recruitment fees for their challenging and unrewarding jobs.

CORONAVIRUS | Top Glove says it’s a volunteer programme so staff just gets token payment, but some workers feel exploited.

CORONAVIRUS | Three of every five gloves are made in Malaysia.

Authorities had in September raided Klang-based Tiong Tat Printing Industry Sdn Bhd which manufactures packing boxes.

He said the industry should not wait until 2021 when new standards come into force.

Minister M Kula Segaran says the company involved was already fined back in May.

Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association clarifies that there is no blanket ban on Malaysian-made rubber gloves.