GFRR 2026 - Implementing the Employer Pays Principle in Malaysia’s National Action Plan on B+HR

Malaysian National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (2025–2030) marks a key moment to move responsible recruitment from principle to practice, the question now is what comes next. This session focused on translating that policy commitment into enforcement and business practice. Grounded in the realities of Malaysia’s labour migration system, where recruitment often involves multiple actors and fees can persist through less visible channels, the discussion examined the roles of government and business in shaping wider market practice. Moderator: Jehan Wan Aziz, Rule of Law Analyst & Lead, UNDP Speaker: – Melissa Akhir, Commissioner at SUHAKAM – Aakash Jayaprakash, Principal, EMEA Policy and Partnerships, Human Rights and Social Impact, Amazon (in-person) – Melissa Chin, Deputy Director (Responsible Sourcing & Human Rights), Proforest