MY Voice Project Newsletter

Advancing Workers' Rights in the Garment Industry

Our recent partnerships with private sector leaders are making significant strides towards achieving worker rights and ethical practices in the garment industry.  

In September, we initiated a vital partnership with Classita (M) Sdn Bhd, a key player in the garment sector. We introduced them to the concept of a worker-voice driven social compliance system, a pivotal approach for safeguarding worker well-being throughout their supply chain. Over the next couple of years, MY Voice will work closely with Classita to help them implement this strategy and integrate it as part of their regular operations. 

In October, we extended this collaboration to Ramatex Textiles Industrial Sdn Bhd, another industry influencer. Together, we're crafting a two-year work plan to drive progress in worker rights. Read more about our kick-off with Ramatex.

The dedication shown by our partners at Classita and Ramatex underscores their commitment to fostering a more responsible and sustainable garment industry in Malaysia.

Introduction to Social Compliance Training for Ramatex, October 2023

Introduction to Social Compliance Training for Classita, August 2023

Join Us in Making a Difference

MY Voice is actively seeking private sector partners in the garment and palm oil industries in Malaysia who share our vision. Reach out to us to be part of this journey.

Additional Funding Received for Child Labor Remediation Hub

We are thrilled to announce the addition of Nu Skin to our collaborative effort aimed at advancing child rights and protection in the palm oil sector. Nu Skin's generous contribution in 2024 will play a key role in supporting MY Voice's initiative focused on establishing a Child Labour Remediation Hub. With this grant, we will be able to intensify our efforts in raising awareness about child labour prevention and remediation, build capacity of relevant community-based civil society organizations to provide supportive services, and provide much-needed assistance to children and their families affected by this issue. Together, we take a significant step forward in creating a more sustainable and responsible palm oil industry that prioritizes the welfare of its workers and respects the rights of children.

Workshop: Empowering the Frontline: Worker Inclusion in Effective Risk Assessments

The third workshop of the People Positive Palm (P3) Project learning series was co-hosted by MY Voice and The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) in July 2023 in both Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan. The workshops shared practical approaches for strengthening worker voice in risk assessments and enhancing management systems for improving labour performance and due diligence. Learn more.

Raising Awareness about Child Labour Prevention and Remediation in Sabah 

MY Voice is working to increase understanding and awareness about the hazards of child labour and principles of child labour remediation across a wide variety of actors involved in protecting children's rights. In recent months, this has included training for Alternative Learning Centre teachers and for members of the Jurisdictional Certification Steering Committee (JCSC) Labour Working Group. Learn more.

Validation Workshop for MY Voice Child Labour Remediation Model

MY Voice recently held validation workshops on our Child Labour Remediation Hub Model, focusing on the palm oil sector. The workshops involved key stakeholders, field practitioners, and experts to validate the remediation model and finalize its approach. Participants agreed that the proposed model is both relevant to Malaysia’s palm oil industry generally and adaptable to the unique contexts within the country. MY Voice will be piloting the model in 2024 and there are many ways to get involved. Learn more.

Clear Pathways to Better Employment: Reintroducing the Just Good Work app 

In conjunction with the newly updated Just Good Work app, MY Voice conducted a webinar in October to introduce new features of this informational worker-voice technology. The session was joined by Evergreen & The Very Group, who shared their experience using Just Good Work for its independent, trustworthy information on worker rights, fair recruitment, and protecting migrant employees against unethical recruitment practices.

Funding is provided by the United States Department of Labor under cooperative agreement number IL-37321-21-75-K. 100% of the total costs of the project is financed with USG federal funds, for a total of $5,000,000 dollars. This material does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the United States Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the United States Government.