![Tougher laws needed against modern slavery syndicates Tougher laws needed against modern slavery syndicates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71593500393_immigrantsIndonesi.jpg)
Tougher laws needed against modern slavery syndicates
Human trafficking syndicates involving the sale of domestic helpers were rife during the COVID-19 pandemic and the MCO.
Thu Sep 22 2022
![Malaysia very transparent on human trafficking - IGP Malaysia very transparent on human trafficking - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/61448603886_KhalidAbuBakar.jpg)
Malaysia very transparent on human trafficking - IGP
He said this was the reason country now remained on the Tier 2 Watch List in the United States' Department of Trafficking in Persons, despite being placed on Tier 3 at one point.
Sat Apr 16 2016
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ESSCom instils fear on human trafficking syndicates
The presence of security forces in ESSZone helps instil fear among human traffickers, says Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) commander Datuk Abdul Rashid Harun.
Wed Oct 07 2015
![Human trafficking: Ahmad Zahid confirms several Malaysians arrested Human trafficking: Ahmad Zahid confirms several Malaysians arrested](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/41434795619_ZAHIDHAMIDI.jpg)
Human trafficking: Ahmad Zahid confirms several Malaysians arrested
Home Minister confirmed that several Malaysians suspected of being involved with human trafficking syndicates in Wang Kelian, Perlis, have been arrested.
Sat Jun 20 2015
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Mass graves: No plans to continue exhumation in Wang Kelian
The government does not plan to continue with operations to exhume the remains of victims of human trafficking syndicates in Wang Kelian.
Thu Jun 11 2015
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Human trafficking: Kampung Puyu, Satun believed to be main entry point
Kampung Puju is believed to be one of the main entry points for human trafficking syndicates bringing Rohingya and Bangladeshi immigrants into the country.
Mon Jun 08 2015
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Skeletal remains of 99 human trafficking victims found so far
The skeletal remains of 99 victims of human trafficking syndicates have been recovered from graves in Felcra Lubuk Sireh.
Sun Jun 07 2015
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Perlis Forestry Department to rehabilitate jungle after exhumation of graves
The Perlis Forestry Department will rehabilitate parts of the jungle affected by the discovery of transit camps used by human trafficking syndicates, including via replanting of trees.
Wed Jun 03 2015
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Another transit camp found, just 100 metres from border
Another transit camp was found, believed to have been abandoned by human trafficking syndicates, just 100 metres from the Thailand border.
Sun May 31 2015