PETALING JAYA: The working committee established between the Malaysian authorities and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to deal with points associated to forced labour is a step in the right course, says the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).
MEF president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman mentioned the committee may assist resolve excellent withhold launch orders (WRO) imposed on some Malaysian exporters to the United States.
The US CBP had slapped WRO on exports of a number of Malaysian firms particularly in the palm oil and rubber glove industries on grounds of alleged forced labour practices.
The working committee is the greatest strategy to sort out the difficulty, he mentioned in a assertion on Sunday (May 15), whereas additionally expressing appreciation for the efforts of the US Embassy in Malaysia to assist resolve the forced labour claims.
The working committee, which can focus on the trade of data and formulating insurance policies that might assist initiatives in direction of tackling forced labour, is slated to fulfill each three months.
The US CBP can be anticipated to make a working go to to Malaysia at the finish of May and maintain a workshop with trade gamers.
He mentioned the workshop shall be helpful to shed mild on areas that trade gamers ought to keep away from to stop their merchandise from getting restricted by the United States.
“With the institution of the working committee, it could be simpler to cope with the excellent points with the United States and the varied associated businesses,” Syed Hussain added.
