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Gridhot.ID – Malaysia own company producer processed palm the biggest of world.
In fact, its products have become the main commodity for several countries.
But now the company seems to have to deal with United States of America.
Government United States of America (US) blocks oil imports palm and processed products from the company Malaysia, FGV Holdings, which is one producer the biggest of world.
The closure of the import taps is related to allegations of forced labor by Malaysian companies to tens of thousands of plantation workers.
Earlier, the US Customs and Border Protection (GST) issued a ban on FGV products on Wednesday (30/9).
This comes after a year-long investigation by the agency shows there is harassment, fraud, physical and sexual violence, intimidation and illegal storage of identity documents against FGV workers.
But on Thursday (1/10), FGV Holding said they had never done forced labor as alleged by the US Government.
“FGV is disappointed that the decision was made as FGV has taken concrete steps over the past few years in demonstrating its commitment to respecting human rights and upholding labor standards,” FCV said in a statement quoted by Reuters.
The majority of workers come from Indonesia and India
FGV Holding operates one of the largest palm oil (CPO) businesses in the world, with a total land reserve of 439,725 hectares in Malaysia and Indonesia.
The official website of FGV Holdings says they produce around 3 million metric tons (MT) of CPO every year.
Their plantations in Indonesia are located in 5 main points in the Central Kalimantan and West Kalimantan regions.
AP News reported that until August 2020, the majority of plantation workers came from Indonesia and India. Indonesian workers are recorded at 11,286 people, while Indian workers are 4,683 people.
According to FGV Holdings, it has invested up to 350 million ringgit (US $ 84 million) over the past three years to upgrade housing facilities, and provide health benefits to its workers.
The report clearly contradicts allegations of forced labor and a number of other human rights violations.
Regarding workers ‘legality documents, FGV Holdings stated that they do not keep workers’ passports. They have provided safe places for workers in 68 housing complexes prepared.
They also rejected allegations that they recruited workers from refugee groups and did not employ contract workers. All migrant workers, including Indonesians, are recruited through legal channels and all are free of charge.
This article was published on Cash with the title Suspected of having experienced forced labor, the majority of FGV Holdings employees come from Indonesia.
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