![992 human trafficking victims rescued since 2022 - KDN 992 human trafficking victims rescued since 2022 - KDN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41710222276_TBShamsulAnuarNa.jpg)
992 human trafficking victims rescued since 2022 - KDN
Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said for this year, a total of 38 cases have been recorded, with 59 arrests and 141 people rescued.
Tue Mar 12 2024
![Malaysia, Vietnam electronics face closer US scrutiny over China forced labour Malaysia, Vietnam electronics face closer US scrutiny over China forced labour](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61680012856_MalaysiaVietnam.jpg)
Malaysia, Vietnam electronics face closer US scrutiny over China forced labour
Malaysia and Vietnam have had cargoes worth about $320 mln each denied or held for checks since the new rules came into force.
Wed Nov 22 2023
![How 48 Indian workers strengthened Malaysia's forced labour fight How 48 Indian workers strengthened Malaysia's forced labour fight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41699438630_TBISTANAKEHAKIMAN.jpg)
How 48 Indian workers strengthened Malaysia's forced labour fight
Foreign workers are more vulnerable to exploitation especially forced labour.
Fri Nov 17 2023
![Malaysia says it penalised 400 companies this year for labour offences Malaysia says it penalised 400 companies this year for labour offences](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71672143387_MigrantWorkers.jpg)
Malaysia says it penalised 400 companies this year for labour offences
The labour violations included illegal wage deductions, Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar said.
Fri Sep 15 2023
![Malaysia's forced labour practices under control - Sivakumar Malaysia's forced labour practices under control - Sivakumar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694693005_Saifuddinsidangme.jpg)
Malaysia's forced labour practices under control - Sivakumar
The government has set a target of zero forced labour by 2030, said Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar.
Thu Sep 14 2023
![Meeting on foreign worker applications for three sub-sectors next week - Sivakumar Meeting on foreign worker applications for three sub-sectors next week - Sivakumar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41694680673_VSivakumar.jpg)
Meeting on foreign worker applications for three sub-sectors next week - Sivakumar
HR Minister V.Sivakumar said the meeting will also detail the new application procedures and processes for the three sub-sectors.
Thu Sep 14 2023
![Malaysia's move to Tier 2 Watch List of tip has positive impact on trade sector - DPM Fadillah Malaysia's move to Tier 2 Watch List of tip has positive impact on trade sector - DPM Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71677125148_FadillahYusof.jpg)
Malaysia's move to Tier 2 Watch List of tip has positive impact on trade sector - DPM Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Malaysia is establishing cooperation and engagement sessions, especially with the United States.
Mon Jun 19 2023
![Human trafficking: Govt to step up prosecution to convict civil servants involved Human trafficking: Govt to step up prosecution to convict civil servants involved](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81685537820_SaifuddinNasutionI.jpg)
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 identified as source and transit country for cyber syndicates in Southeast Asia - TIP Report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61686539127_Genericchildlabou.jpg)
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
![Nearly a third of domestic workers in Malaysia in forced labour conditions - UN agency Nearly a third of domestic workers in Malaysia in forced labour conditions - UN agency](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686815303_Migrantworkers.jpg)
Nearly a third of domestic workers in Malaysia in forced labour conditions - UN agency
The survey, based on interviews with 1,201 domestic workers in Southeast Asia, found 29% of those in Malaysia faced such conditions.
Thu Jun 15 2023
![Forced labour victims protest in wheelchairs, reject S.Korea deal on Japan Forced labour victims protest in wheelchairs, reject S.Korea deal on Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81678192622_SEOUL.jpg)
Forced labour victims protest in wheelchairs, reject S.Korea deal on Japan
The two victims were part of so-called "Labour Corps" where young Korean girls were drafted to work in Japanese munitions factories.
Tue Mar 07 2023
![Malaysia, UK discuss cooperation to handle forced labour issue Malaysia, UK discuss cooperation to handle forced labour issue](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674127254_TBSivakumar.jpg)
Malaysia, UK discuss cooperation to handle forced labour issue
Sivakumar said Patrick had advised the local rubber glove industry to monitor forced labour practices such as bonded labour elements.
Mon Feb 27 2023
![US lifts import ban on Malaysian glove maker YTY US lifts import ban on Malaysian glove maker YTY](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61675919188_YTYGroupGloves.jpg)
US lifts import ban on Malaysian glove maker YTY
US says Malaysian rubber glove maker YTY Industry Holdings Sdn Bhd has resolved suspected labour abuses.
Thu Feb 09 2023
![Disney's Hong Kong service drops 'Simpsons' episode with 'forced labor' reference Disney's Hong Kong service drops 'Simpsons' episode with 'forced labor' reference](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61675747693_DISNEY.jpg)
Disney's Hong Kong service drops 'Simpsons' episode with 'forced labor' reference
The episode "One Angry Lisa", which first aired in October on television, is not available on Disney Plus streaming service in Hong Kong.
Tue Feb 07 2023
![US says Sime Darby Plantation products no longer produced with forced labour US says Sime Darby Plantation products no longer produced with forced labour](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/61462440929_SimeDarbyHQ.jpg)
US says Sime Darby Plantation products no longer produced with forced labour
U.S. customs authorities said the two-year import ban on the Malaysian firm will soon be lifted.
Fri Feb 03 2023