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Malaysia exposed itself to US forced labour tariff, says former Klang MP

Malaysia exposed to US forced labour tariff due to inaction on migrant worker issues

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Editorial Team
June 5, 2026
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Former DAP lawmaker Charles Santiago has challenged Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Johari Abdul Ghani’s claim that Malaysia does not practise forced labour. Accusing Putrajaya of failing to tackle forced labour issues despite repeated warnings from international bodies, the former Klang MP asserted that the government’s alleged inaction has made Malaysia an “easy target” for the United States’ proposed 10 percent tariff linked to forced labour concerns. “For migrant workers...

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