CMS: Media Statement on Employee Union

Kuching: 16 January 2015 – CMS Cement Sdn Bhd (CMS Cement) notes the recent reports surrounding alleged anti-union formation activities. The process of balloting was conducted and supervised by the authorities in a free and transparent manner in accordance with the law and we reject any accusations of wrong-doing, suppression of our employees’ freedom of association or wrongful dismissal.

CMS Cement will not tolerate gross misconduct such as threatening behaviour or aggressive insubordination and such unprofessional acts will be met with firm disciplinary action, in full accordance with the nation’s labour laws.

CMS Cement welcomes engagement from the appropriate authorities to review the allegations, during which we will cooperate fully and transparently, confident in the knowledge that the outcome will attest to our full compliance and high professional standards.