We are excited to announce the launch of AIM-Progress Supplier Capability Building Programmes in Malaysia (YEAR 1) as part of the regional hubs. The Thailand supplier programmes are done in collaboration with our technical partners Embode and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Malaysia with Quizrr contributing on the Monitoring and Evaluation front.
Objective: This programme aims to equip suppliers with essential knowledge and tools for implementing human rights due diligence (HRDD), including the understanding of responsible recruitment, working conditions, grievance mechanisms, remediation in those countries.
Setup: This will include a blend of 4-5 very practical virtual trainings and one in-person event in those countries featuring guest speakers from government, the private sector and civil society and brand-supplier networking opportunities. All training sessions and materials will be in Thai to ensure clarity and engagement
Timeline: The programme will run from November 2025 to June 2026.
What will suppliers get out of it?
- Deeper understanding on the concept, business case, and implementation of HRDD
- Insights into the countries’ regulatory context in relation to global expectations on human rights.
- Practical tools to achieve decent working conditions, such as working hours trackers, payslip templates, and Health & Safety policy checklists.
- Access practical examples, best practices and lessons learned on HRDD, grievance and responsible recruitment worke dialogue to inspire learning and action
Training Schedule & Some of the topics covered:
| Onboarding and Launch Event | 4-Nov-25 |
| Webinar 1: Worker Engagement/ Social Dialogue | 10-Dec-25 |
| Webinar 2: Recruitment Agencies | 3-Feb-26 |
| Webinar 3: Working Conditions | 11-Mar-26 |
| Webinar 4: Contracting Standards | 8-Apr-26 |
| In-Person Event
· Existing and Emerging Trends of Labour Legislation and Social Compliance for Businesses in Malaysia · Human Rights Due Diligence to Business Partners of Operations · Good Practices on Implementing Operational-Level Grievance Mechanisms and Remediation Systems |
28 Apr -26
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| 7. live coaching session for participants who seek support in implementing learning in their operations | June-26 |
The Supplier Capability Building Programme Malaysia is kindly sponsored by: Nestlé, Unilever, Hershey’s, Mondelez, Heineken, Carlsberg, Kerry
This event is member only. To learn more about AIM-Progress membership, get in touch.