US tyre maker Goodyear faces labour abuse allegations in M'sia, documents show

American tyre manufacturer Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co is facing accusations of unpaid wages, unlawful overtime, and threats to foreign workers at its Malaysian factory, according to court documents and complaints filed by workers.

In interviews with Reuters, six current and former foreign workers, and officials with Malaysia's labour department, said Goodyear made wrongful salary deductions, required excessive hours, and denied workers full access to their passports.

The department confirmed it had fined Goodyear in 2020 for...