With the closure of international borders and the imposition of national lockdowns, foreign workers in Malaysia’s palm oil sector have also been affected.Recognising this, Sime Darby Plantation Bhd has put the welfare of its workers to the forefront and is taking necessary steps to find equitable solutions.
Since July, SDP has successfully repatriated 1,125 foreign workers from operations all over Malaysia.Most recently, SDP successfully sent back 149 of its estate workers to Kolkata, India, on a specially chartered flight. All the workers underwent the compulsory Covid-19 tests, and the authorities were notified of the results within 72 hours before departure.While some of SDP’s workers opted to continue working with the company, this has always been a personal choice.
SDP has also assured all its foreign workers that they will continue to receive insurance coverage, even if their work permits have expired.
Good! All back to where they are