Workers inspect the quality of palm oil fruits at a factory in Sepang, outside Kuala Lumpur, in November 2014. Malaysian palm oil firms are among those being targeted by Western lawmakers and regulators over concerns about forced labour. Photo: AFP
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Asian business must adapt as West increases focus on human rights abuses
- Firms doing business with the West, particularly Malaysian and Chinese firms, face growing scrutiny of business practices within their supply chain
- As expectations rise, firms must be proactive in establishing credibility and trust with legislators, regulators and opinion-makers in key markets
Workers inspect the quality of palm oil fruits at a factory in Sepang, outside Kuala Lumpur, in November 2014. Malaysian palm oil firms are among those being targeted by Western lawmakers and regulators over concerns about forced labour. Photo: AFP
