Forced labour is among the current burning issues affecting Malaysian manufacturers that employ migrant workers in their manufacturing or plantations or any industries. Companies that must comply may face scrutiny by the buyers/clients and foreign governments, ie. US Customs and Border Protection (US-CBP). Losing a client or a contract can be a costly affair. However, it’s important to note that compliance with international standards, while it may seem challenging, is not as complex as it’s often perceived. With a clear and deep understanding of these standards and practical steps to meet them, companies can navigate these requirements with confidence.
The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC), Code of Conduct establishes standards to ensure that working conditions in the electronics industry or industries in which electronics is a key component and its supply chains are safe, that workers are treated with respect and dignity, and that business operations are environmentally responsible and conducted ethically. Considered as part of the electronics industry for purposes of this Code are all organizations that may design, market, manufacture, or provide goods and services that are used to produce electronic goods. Compliance with RBA requirements benefits the company by providing a stable and motivated workforce and potential business opportunities with major multinational corporations (MNCs). This course will guide participants to understand the RBA components first and then conduct internal audits based on the RBA compliance requirements. This module will cover the latest RBA Version 8.0.
Date: 27 September 2024, Friday
Time: 9.00am–5.00pm (breakfast starts at 8.30am)
Admission Price: RM60.00* (material, certification & meal)
Speaker 1: Mr. Arulkumar Singaraveloo
Speaker 2: Mr. Robert Rama Rao
*This a Non-HRD Corp Claimable programme.
Malaysia HR Forum Academy
Level 12, Menara PKNS, Jalan Yong Shook Lin,
46050, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Arulkumar Singaraveloo better known as Arul comes with 21 years of progressive HR experience in a world-leading semiconductor organization. A Bachelor’s in Engineering (UTM) graduate and subsequently obtained an MBA from Strathclyde University, Scotland.
An experienced HR Director with solid experience in various HR spectrum, made him the co-founder of Malaysia HR Forum, a fast-growing HR platform in Malaysia that has over 43,000 members and growing aggressively that provides learning opportunities to HR practitioner and business leaders. The Forum also focuses on HR transformation to strengthen the operational excellence in HR for sustainable growth in the country.
Arul has also provided educational and training solutions to strategic partners and industry players, such as the world’s largest nitrile Glove Manufacturer, Oil & Gas, and Transportation Technology. He has led large HR teams and workforce exceeding 9,000 employees during his career. He had the privilege to lead the labour and social compliance framework and development which he has developed management systematics on social compliance ensuring the HR business goals are achieved.
Robert graduated from Universiti Malaya (University Malaya Continuous Education Centre) and was a DOSH registered competent Occupational Safety and Health Officer during his employment period. He is also a member of Human Factor & Ergonomic Society of Malaysia. Now he is practicing as CSR Consultant specialized in Social Responsibility Compliance and ESG Reporting, despite being a freelance trainer on numerous topics on CSR & EHS. Robert also is a freelance auditor for CSR 1st & 2nd party audits, management systems’ audits on ISO 9001, ISO14001 & ISO 45001. He has 27 years of experience in the field of Human Resources and Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Management. He has worked in few manufacturing companies (MNC) during his working years and through his consulting engagements, he had clients from various industries; e.g. hotels, healthcare, manufacturers on rubber, electronics, petro-chemical, food, metal, paper, logistics, recruitment agencies & etc. Throughout the years, he has accumulated the skills and knowledge for practical applications and has made him very resourceful to his clients.
Robert has a track record of setting up CSR Management Systems for companies and has conducted numerous trainings on Labor & Ethics Management, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and Social Audit Compliance on various industrial standards or code of conducts by global brands, Chemical Safety, Emergency Response Planning, Ethical Recruitment, Sustainability and so on.
In the past 21 years, as a trainer and consultant, Robert had assisted more than 200 companies in developing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Sustainability programs for legal & social audit compliance in various sectors and ESG reporting. Almost 400 over companies had benefited from his training and consultancy services in various aspects of Labor and Ethics, CSR & EHS Management.
