Pos Malaysia unions defend CEO, say uniform remarks misunderstood
KUALA LUMPUR: The Union of Pos Malaysia Uniformed Staff (UPUS) and its branches in Sarawak and Sabah have defended Group Chief Executive Officer Charles Brewer over recent remarks regarding delays in the supply of new staff uniforms.
In a joint statement, the unions said Brewer's comments — which went viral — had been misunderstood and were not intended to belittle staff.
"We clarified the matter with Mr Charles Brewer a day after it went viral. He explained that it was a misunderstanding and has since acknowledged the mistake," the statement said.
"The union urges that this matter not be further sensationalised to avoid misinterpretation of his intentions."
The unions also praised Brewer for maintaining a strong relationship with staff and union members, saying he frequently engages on the ground to address workplace issues.
"There have been no disputes with him. The union firmly supports his leadership," they added.
On the delayed uniform supply, the unions explained it was due to ongoing quality improvements. As an interim measure, Pos Malaysia will distribute company jerseys to affected members, in coordination with the union.
The company has also begun supplying safety shoes and gloves to enhance protection for delivery staff.
"We thank the company for prioritising safety and improving both the quality and quantity of staff uniforms, in line with — and even beyond — the standards in the Collective Agreement," the statement added.
The unions said they would continue working closely with Pos Malaysia to ensure staff welfare and ongoing progress.
Brewer drew public attention after a screenshot of his reply to an employee's post about a torn uniform on the company's internal platform went viral.
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