US sanctions world’s top surgical glove maker over forced labour

The US has banned the import of surgical gloves from two subsidiaries of Malaysia’s Top Glove — the world’s biggest manufacturer of the product — over forced labour concerns, despite soaring demand during the coronavirus pandemic. Countries worldwide have been scrambling to stock up on protective gear, from gloves to faces masks, since the pandemic began earlier this year. But Malaysia’s Top Glove said Thursday the ban affects about half of…