Sime Darby Plantation to compensate migrant workers over fees

Published: Feb 15, 2022 9:39 AM | Updated: Feb 15, 2022 9:41 AM

Malaysia's Sime Darby Plantation will set aside a total of RM82.02 million (US$19.60 million) to compensate current and former migrant workers who paid recruitment fees to secure jobs, the company said, amid concerns over its labour practices.

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