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(This November 14, 2021 story corrects headline, paragraph 1 to say contracts put on hold, not paused imports.) KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Canada has put on hold its contract with Malaysian glove maker Supermax Corp as it awaits the results of an audit, weeks after the United States barred the firm over allegations the company uses forced labour. Malaysian factories making everything from medical gloves to palm oil have increasingly come under scrutiny over allegations they abuse foreign workers, who form a significant part of the manufacturing workforce. After the United States suspended Superm…