8.2.5

Employment practice equivalent rights outsourcing

Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) affirms its dedication to upholding equivalent rights for outsourced workers through its foundational UniMAP Procurement Guidelines. These guidelines require all procurement activities to align with established labor legislation and ethical norms, thereby securing fair compensation, a safe work environment, and non-discriminatory treatment for all contracted personnel.

A cornerstone of this framework is the mandatory integrity pact for suppliers. These formal agreements enable UniMAP to conduct supply chain due diligence, verifying that outsourced workers receive equitable treatment comparable to the university's direct employees. A breach of these stipulations triggers disciplinary measures, ensuring UniMAP's ethical standards are maintained throughout its operational ecosystem.

To enforce these principles, UniMAP implements a system of rigorous vendor evaluations and ongoing audits. These monitoring mechanisms are designed to safeguard against labor exploitation, underscoring the university's commitment to integrating social responsibility and human rights into its core operations.

About the UniMAP Procurement Guidelines

The UniMAP Procurement Guidelines establish the official policies and processes for university procurement. The document champions the core principles of transparency, accountability, and fiscal efficiency, while mandating adherence to all relevant national laws and institutional regulations, More info: Perolehan UniMAP

PK 1/2013 (Punca Kuasa, Prinsip dan Dasar Perolehan Kerajaan)

It sets the ethical foundation for all procurement. By enforcing principles of accountability and fairness, it creates a system that discourages corruption and exploitation, indirectly promoting a stable and just economic environment conducive to decent work

PK 2/2013 (Kaedah Perolehan Kerajaan)

Promoting fair competition ensures that contracts are awarded based on merit and compliance, not on unethical labor practices. This prevents a "race to the bottom" where contractors might cut costs by exploiting workers.

PK 3.1/2013 (Perolehan Perkhidmatan Perunding)

By valuing quality and expertise, it promotes sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth. It ensures that projects are well-designed, leading to safer and more sustainable outcomes for workers.

PK 3.2/2013 (Manual Perolehan Perkhidmatan Perunding Edisi 2011 (Pindaan Kedua)

Standardization reduces ambiguity and corruption risks. A clear, transparent process for hiring consultants helps ensure that workplace safety and labour rights are prioritized from the project's planning and design stages.

PK 3.3/2013 (Pentadbiran Kontrak Dan Format Perjanjian Piawai Perunding)

A well-administered contract protects all parties, including by ensuring that consultants themselves are treated fairly and paid promptly. This fosters economic stability and sets a professional standard for all contractual relationships.

PK 4/2013 (Pentadbiran Kontrak Dalam Perolehan Kerajaan)

This is key for enforcing labour standards. Through active contract administration, the government (or UniMAP) can monitor the contractor's performance, ensuring they comply with all terms, including those related to fair wages, safe working conditions, and proper treatment of workers.

PK 6/2013 (Kemudahan Pembiayaan Dalam Perolehan Kerajaan)

Timely and structured payments to contractors (as guided by this PK) are essential for them to pay their workers regularly and in full. This directly supports decent work and prevents the exploitation that arises from delayed payments.

PK 7/2013 (Pengecualian Daripada Tatacara Perolehan)

By strictly controlling exemptions, this circular limits opportunities for bypassing rules designed to ensure fairness and compliance. This helps prevent contracts from being awarded to parties that may not adhere to labour laws.

PK 8/2013 (Ketidakpatuhan Dalam Perolehan Kerajaan)

This is the enforcement mechanism. The threat of blacklisting, financial penalties, or legal action for non-compliance (e.g., violating contract terms on worker safety) is a powerful tool to protect labour rights and ensure all parties in the supply chain adhere to ethical standards.citing its adherence to this national PK framework is a strong demonstration of its commitment to systematic and ethical procurement that guarantees equivalent rights for outsourced workers.