Human trafficking: Is Malaysia doing enough?
Malaysia's upgrade to Tier 2 Watchlist of the 2023 U.S. Trafficking in Persons Report is a welcome move, but Adrian Pereira from North-South Initiative says the nation has a long way to go.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Human trafficking: Govt to step up prosecution to convict civil servants involved
The government will step up efforts to prosecute and convict civil servants found involved in human trafficking or forced labour, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Thailand identified as source and transit country for cyber syndicates in Southeast Asia - TIP Report
Thailand is a source and transit country for criminal syndicates operating cyber scams in Cambodia, Laos, Burma, and the Philippines.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Malaysia aims better ranking in US' human trafficking report
Abd Jalil said at present, the US State Department placed Malaysia on Tier 3 Watch List in its Trafficking in Persons report.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Govt urged to consider labour reform related to minimum wage, foreign labour
The categorisation of Malaysia as a Tier 3 country under the Trafficking in Persons report would cause untold damage to the economy.
Thu Sep 09 2021
To address human trafficking issue, Malaysia needs a more empathetic approach to protect its victims - REFSA
REFSA says Malaysia needs a more empathetic approach to protect its victims while bringing perpetrators to justice.
Wed Jul 07 2021
Malaysia's downgrade to Tier 3 on human trafficking - inevitable?
According to the TIP Report, officials did not demonstrate a consistent understanding of the definition of trafficking.
Tue Jul 06 2021
Forced labour main human trafficking crime in Malaysia, U.S. says
Malaysia fell to 'Tier 3' in this year's closely watched Trafficking in Persons report.
Fri Jul 02 2021
In a first, US warns of dangers of systemic racism in human trafficking report
The Trafficking in Persons report that inequities undercut Washington's battle against human trafficking.
Fri Jul 02 2021
Malaysia committed in stopping human trafficking - PM Najib
In the 2017 report published by the United States State Department, Malaysia has been upgraded to Tier 2 from Tier 2 Watch List in the 2016.
Wed Jun 28 2017
Malaysia upgraded in US Trafficking in Persons Report
Malaysia has been upgraded by one level to Tier 2 Watch List status in the 2015 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report Monday.
Tue Jul 28 2015
How is the US 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report flawed?
"When the government chose to be secretive with data and information, and unresponsive to queries made, then people will have to rely on information from other sources" says activist Charles Hector.
Tue Jun 24 2014