The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association has come and said that it supports the Government’s decision to streamline the management of foreign workers under one single ministry, the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN).
The establishment of the Foreign Workers One-Stop Center (OSC) in Foreign Workers Management Division under KDN, which already holds final approval authority over immigration matters, is a good step towards reducing bureaucracy.
Oon Kim Hung, MARGA President believes this move will significantly enhance efficiency and expedite processes for employers in the rubber glove industry as well as other important sectors of the economy. This centralised approach will hopefully enable businesses to respond faster to changes in conditions and operate more efficiently especially in respect to processing of quota applications, extension of conditional approval letters and more.
The rubber glove industry in Malaysia is particularly reliant on a stable and efficient workforce to meet the fluctuating demands of the global market. Our members have to be able to react swiftly to market forces. During the Covid-19 pandemic, demand for rubber gloves surged and we witnessed first hand the critical role foreign workers play in ensuring our industry’s fulfilment of the global healthcare requirements.
MARGA added the industry is striving for higher automation rates; however, the final phase remains the most challenging. As it prepares for potential capacity expansion and increased production, timely access to foreign workers is essential. We are optimistic that the OSC KDN will facilitate a smoother application process, enabling employers like those in the rubber glove industry, meet their labour requirements efficiently.
