KESUMA organizes the Jerayawara program to combat forced labor
KUALA LUMPUR: The ‘Say No to Forced Labor’ Jerayawara program organized by the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) aims to eradicate forced labor activities and human trafficking within the country.
According to Berita Harian, Minister of Human Resources Steven Sim stated that the program is conducted in collaboration with the Peninsula Malaysia Labour Department (JTKSM) alongside the Council for Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (MAPO), the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK), the Malaysian Information Department (JAPEN), the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the Malaysian Immigration Department, and the Department of Trade Union Affairs (JHEKS).
“The program aims to raise awareness among the local community regarding the issue of forced labor.
“Through these Jerayawara activities, we will educate them about the efforts we are undertaking to address this issue.
“The Jerayawara activities will be carried out over two days until tomorrow and will visit several Rest and Service Areas (R&R) in Negeri Sembilan and Johor involving 18 vehicles,” he said in a statement today.
Sim added that KESUMA also strengthens best practices in managing workers within both the labor and private sectors.
“KESUMA strives to implement an inclusive concept in enhancing public awareness on issues related to forced labor and human trafficking.
“This concept refers to close cooperation and unity, as in the proverb ‘United We Stand, Divided We Fall’,” he said.
Another objective of the program’s implementation is to ensure recognition by external parties, placing KESUMA at level two in the Trafficking in Persons Report (USTIP).
“This is to ensure that we are no longer marginalized globally concerning forced labor and human trafficking.
“JTKSM has also conducted 352 enforcement operations from January to June 2024.
“As a result of these operations, 721 investigation papers were opened, leading to 140 prosecutions with fines totaling RM39,600,” he said.
A total of 359 investigation papers resulted in compound fines amounting to RM1,768,000.00 being issued.
“Programs like these will continue to ensure not only the dissemination of national labor law enforcement but also the provision of direct advisory services to the public,” he said.
KUALA LUMPUR – The ‘Say No to Forced Labor’ Jerayawara program organized by the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) aims to eradicate forced labor activities and human trafficking within the country.
According to Berita Harian, Minister of Human Resources Steven Sim stated that the program is conducted in collaboration with the Peninsula Malaysia Labour Department (JTKSM) alongside the Council for Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (MAPO), the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK), the Malaysian Information Department (JAPEN), the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the Malaysian Immigration Department, and the Department of Trade Union Affairs (JHEKS).
“The program aims to raise awareness among the local community regarding the issue of forced labor.
“Through these Jerayawara activities, we will educate them about the efforts we are undertaking to address this issue.
“The Jerayawara activities will be carried out over two days until tomorrow and will visit several Rest and Service Areas (R&R) in Negeri Sembilan and Johor involving 18 vehicles,” he said in a statement today.
Sim added that KESUMA also strengthens best practices in managing workers within both the labor and private sectors.
“KESUMA strives to implement an inclusive concept in enhancing public awareness on issues related to forced labor and human trafficking.
“This concept refers to close cooperation and unity, as in the proverb ‘United We Stand, Divided We Fall’,” he said.
Another objective of the program’s implementation is to ensure recognition by external parties, placing KESUMA at level two in the Trafficking in Persons Report (USTIP).
“This is to ensure that we are no longer marginalized globally concerning forced labor and human trafficking.
“JTKSM has also conducted 352 enforcement operations from January to June 2024.
“As a result of these operations, 721 investigation papers were opened, leading to 140 prosecutions with fines totaling RM39,600,” he said.
A total of 359 investigation papers resulted in compound fines amounting to RM1,768,000.00 being issued.
“Programs like these will continue to ensure not only the dissemination of national labor law enforcement but also the provision of direct advisory services to the public,” he said.