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US Lifts Ban on Imports From Major Malaysian Glove Manufacturer
April 28, 2023

US Lifts Ban on Imports From Major Malaysian Glove Manufacturer

By Sebastian Strangio
In late 2021, U.S. authorities barred goods manufactured by the company Smart Glove from entering the country due to its alleged use of forced labor.

Malaysia and its Efforts to Curb Human Trafficking
September 06, 2022

Malaysia and its Efforts to Curb Human Trafficking

By Sheila Devi Michael
The government has created a promising action plan for resolving the country's human trafficking problem. Will it make any difference?
Former Workers Sue Multinational Firms Over Alleged Malaysian Labor Abuses
August 11, 2022

Former Workers Sue Multinational Firms Over Alleged Malaysian Labor Abuses

By Sebastian Strangio
Ansell Ltd and Kimberly-Clark Corp are accused of "knowingly profiting" from the use of trafficked labor by a key Malaysian supplier.

Malaysian Glove Maker Vows Reforms Following US Import Ban
January 05, 2022

Malaysian Glove Maker Vows Reforms Following US Import Ban

By Sebastian Strangio
The country's reputation as a global black spot for forced labor could soon begin to affect its bottom line.

A Perennial Offender, Malaysia Need Not Be on US Forced Labor Watch List Forever
September 10, 2021

A Perennial Offender, Malaysia Need Not Be on US Forced Labor Watch List Forever

By Simon Tran Hudes and Danielle Fallin
Malaysia’s history of forced labor and mistreatment of migrant workers presents yet a hurdle to closer ties with Washington.

Malaysia Pledges Action After US Trafficking Demotion
July 06, 2021

Malaysia Pledges Action After US Trafficking Demotion

By Sebastian Strangio
In its latest trafficking report, the U.S. State Department dropped Malaysia to "Tier 3," its lowest ranking.

Can Malaysia Solve Its Big Migrant Worker Challenge?
December 25, 2019

Can Malaysia Solve Its Big Migrant Worker Challenge?

By Luke Hunt
While the government has cited labor as being an area of priority for reform, it faces an uphill task.
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