8.2.4 Employment policy modern slavery
UniMAP demonstrates compliance with this indicator through its mandatory adherence to the national Pekeliling Perkhidmatan Awam (PPSM) Bil. 38 Tahun 2023, which governs the appointment of foreign workers. This circular, issued by the central authority for public services (JPA), establishes a robust regulatory framework that inherently contains a policy commitment against forced labour, modern slavery, human trafficking, and child labour.
Analysis against the Indicator:
Policy in Place by 2024: Yes. The PPSM 38/2023 is actively in force and sets the mandatory standards for all public sector entities, including UniMAP. This fulfills the requirement for a policy to be in place by 2024.
Policy Commitment Against Exploitation: The circular's very purpose is to regulate the recruitment and employment of foreign workers. By enforcing strict legal appointment channels, contract requirements, and compliance with national labour laws, it directly works to prevent exploitative practices such as:
Forced Labour & Modern Slavery: Ensuring workers are appointed through proper legal means and have valid contracts helps prevent debt bondage and situations of forced labour.
Human Trafficking: Legal and transparent recruitment processes are a primary defence against trafficking networks.
Child Labour: The public sector appointment system strictly adheres to Malaysian labour laws, which prohibit the employment of children, effectively preventing child labour.
Crucially, this policy is under the purview of the UniMAP Legal Office (PUU), ensuring it is maintained within the university's official legal and regulatory framework.
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