{"id":14336,"date":"2023-06-20T15:30:40","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T13:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lameche.net\/non-classifiee\/malaysian-worker-reveals-the-dark-underbelly-of-the-fast-fashion-industry\/"},"modified":"2024-03-28T15:54:29","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T14:54:29","slug":"malaysian-worker-reveals-the-dark-underbelly-of-the-fast-fashion-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lameche.net\/en\/news-from-the-front\/malaysian-worker-reveals-the-dark-underbelly-of-the-fast-fashion-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Malaysian worker reveals the dark underbelly of the fast-fashion industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"tatsu-SJZxoBQkdh tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"0px 0px 20px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='0px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-H1gxoHXJu2\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-r1xsrXkdn\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-single-image tatsu-module tatsu-image-lazyload tatsu-SyNsS7yd3  \" ><div class=\"tatsu-single-image-inner \" style=\"width : 1920px;\" ><div class = \"tatsu-single-image-padding-wrap\" style = \"padding-bottom : 66.666666666667%;\" ><\/div><img class = \"tatsu-gradient-border\" alt = \"Fast fashion-Mode-Travailleurs-Travailleuses\" title = \"Fast fashion-Mode-Travailleurs-Travailleuses\" data-src = \"https:\/\/lameche.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/kishor-5eXfr7uISOs-unsplash.jpg\" src =\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  \/><\/div><style>.tatsu-SyNsS7yd3 .tatsu-single-image-inner{border-style: solid;max-width: 100%;}.tatsu-SyNsS7yd3.tatsu-single-image{transform: translate3d(0px,0px, 0);}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-r1xsrXkdn.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-r1xsrXkdn.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-r1xsrXkdn > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-r1xsrXkdn > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-r1xsrXkdn > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-r1xsrXkdn > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-r1xsrXkdn.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-r1xsrXkdn.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-r1xsrXkdn.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-SJZxoBQkdh .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 0px 0px 20px 0px;}.tatsu-SJZxoBQkdh .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-SJZxoBQkdh > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SJZxoBQkdh > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SJZxoBQkdh .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-HJZ2CrXyOn tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"30px 0px 90px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='30px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-HkehArm1Oh\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-SJ2AHQy_h\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-inline-text clearfix tatsu-rJQ1IX1uh   \" ><style>.tatsu-rJQ1IX1uh .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}.tatsu-rJQ1IX1uh.tatsu-inline-text{margin: 0px 0px 40px 0px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-rJQ1IX1uh .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;}}<\/style><div class=\"tatsu-inline-text-inner tatsu-align-center\">\n<p>In a powerful account, a garment factory worker in Malaysia describes in hour-by-hour detail the harsh reality facing workers in the fast-fashion industry. The article highlights the numerous layoffs, cases of wage theft and harsh working conditions of these workers as they strive to meet the ever-increasing demand for cheap clothing from profit-hungry brands.<\/p>\n<p>The story follows Robin, who has been lured into a job opportunity by false promises. Expecting an office job involving computer work, Robin was confronted with a totally different reality when he arrived at the factory in Malaysia. His passport was confiscated and he was assigned to a rudimentary workstation, with no computer or office equipment. He has to live in a cramped room with dozens of bunk beds.<\/p>\n<p>The global recession and the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the situation, with massive order cancellations and layoffs leaving workers struggling to survive. Although some brands have promised improvements, industry self-regulation and existing laws are proving insufficient, prioritizing brand reputation over worker safety.<\/p>\n<p>We can&#8217;t continue to ignore the reality behind the fast-fashion industry, and we urgently need to improve working conditions, drastically tighten regulations and make all players along the supply chain more accountable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-normal-button tatsu-button-wrap align-block block-center  tatsu-rJDHt71d3   \"><a class=\"tatsu-shortcode mediumbtn tatsu-button left-icon circular   bg-animation-none  \" href=\"https:\/\/atmos.earth\/the-human-cost-of-fast-fashion\/\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Atmos (EN)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Atmos (EN)<\/a><style>.tatsu-rJDHt71d3 .tatsu-button{background-color: #ffffff;color: rgba(0,0,0,1) ;border-width: 1px;border-color: rgba(0,0,0,1); }<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SJ2AHQy_h.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-SJ2AHQy_h.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-SJ2AHQy_h > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SJ2AHQy_h > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SJ2AHQy_h > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SJ2AHQy_h > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SJ2AHQy_h.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SJ2AHQy_h.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SJ2AHQy_h.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-HJZ2CrXyOn .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 30px 0px 90px 0px;}.tatsu-HJZ2CrXyOn .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-HJZ2CrXyOn > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HJZ2CrXyOn > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HJZ2CrXyOn .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this hard-hitting article published by Atmos, a garment factory worker in Malaysia denounces the harsh working conditions and exploitation of workers in the fast fashion industry. Although there is no specific mention of the factory or brands involved, it highlights a wider system of overproduction and exploitation within the fashion industry. Workers suffer health and well-being problems, while brands continue to profit from their work.<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/lameche.net\/en\/news-from-the-front\/malaysian-worker-reveals-the-dark-underbelly-of-the-fast-fashion-industry\/\" class=\"exp-read-more exp-read-more-underlined\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":12584,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14336","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-from-the-front"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lameche.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14336","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lameche.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lameche.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lameche.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lameche.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14336"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lameche.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14336\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14351,"href":"https:\/\/lameche.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14336\/revisions\/14351"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lameche.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12584"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lameche.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14336"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lameche.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14336"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lameche.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14336"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}