The Hon. (Ms.) Ambika Samivel - Question to the Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure

¶ 01 Hazards Faced by Plantation Workers: Preventive Measures (1466/2025)

¶ 02 (a) Will he inform this House -

¶ 03 (i) whether he is aware that plantation workers are vulnerable to wild animal attacks, snake and wasp bites and chemical hazards;

¶ 04 (ii) whether complaints have been received regarding such incidents;

¶ 05 (iii) if so, the number of complaints received in the last five years, separately; and

¶ 06 (iv) the measures that have been taken to ensure the safety of the employees from the said hazards?

¶ 07 (b) Will he also inform this House -

¶ 08 (i) whether he is aware that plantation workers are subjected to verbal, physical or other forms of harassments by employers at work;

¶ 09 (ii) whether any legal action has been taken to prevent such harassments; and

¶ 10 (iii) if not, whether legal action will be taken in this regard in the future?

¶ 11 (c) If not, why?