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Foreword from the Secretary General of
Ministry of Human Resources

Forced labour is a recognized global (NAPTIP), and the Labour Trafficking
issue with alarming statistics. In year Committee of the Anti Trafficking in National Action Plan on Forced Labour (2021-2025)
2016, there is an estimation of 40.3 Persons Council of the Ministry of Home
million persons in modern slavery and Affairs.
24.9 million of those are involved in
forced labour. The issue of forced labour
is intrinsically linked to trafficking in To further complement on these existing
persons, modern slavery and labour commitments, it is our honour to
exploitation. present this inaugural National Action
National Action Plan on Forced Labour (2021-2025)
Plan on Forced Labour 2021-2025
(NAPFL). The NAPFL was developed
Forced labour often occurs to the meticulously via the many consultations
vulnerable group segment of workers, with various stakeholders, most
such as migrant workers particularly importantly the Ministry’s social
those who are involved in irregular partners, the Malaysian Employers
migration. Against the backdrop of Federation (MEF) and the Malaysian
industrial revolution and the future of Trades Union Congress (MTUC).
work, the issue of forced labour has
unfortunately become more prevalent, My appreciation goes to all who were
whereby companies from Malaysia were involved in the development of the
issued with export sanctions, and the NAPFL which aims to eliminate the use
country’s standing on various human of forced labour in any and all forms in
rights fora has undergone multiple Malaysia. The four strategic areas
concerning observations. supported by the 4P Pillars (Prevention,
Protection, Prosecution and Partnership)
will pave the way for a more holistic and
As a country that firmly believes that
National Action Plan on Forced Labour (2021-2025) YBhg. Datuk Muhd Khair Razman bin this has certainly propelled proactive It is my fervent hope that this document
comprehensive
action-oriented
forced labour is an infringement to
approach to achieve the aim as well as
human rights and constitutional rights,
fulfilling the SDG Target 8.7.
actions to tackle and address the issue at
the root cause.
will serve as a guide to consolidate
efforts in addressing and subsequently
To that end, the Government has
eliminate forced labour in Malaysia.
undertaken various efforts under the
Mohamed Annuar
ambit of National Action Plan on
Secretary General ,
in
Trafficking
2021-2025
Persons
Ministry of Human Resources