Human rights due diligence in Malaysia's manufacturing sector

This report provides an analysis of the conditions experienced by migrant workers employed in the Malaysian manufacturing sector. This research has been carried out in response to a number of reports in recent years that highlight the considerable risks faced by lower-skilled foreign migrants in Malaysia, including revelations of forced labour in the rubber and electronics manufacturing sectors. These reports have had a significant international impact, leading to a US Customs and Border Protection Agency order in 2019 that requires companies to prove they can prevent and remediate forced labour in specific suppliers’ rubber gloves manufacturing facilities.