How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East
For thousands from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and other countries, shadowy recruiters and online slave markets turn dreams into nightmares.
Sat Sep 21 2024
Police arrest seven members of GISB Holdings Remaja Pembela Ummah group
Tan Sri Razarudin appeals to ex-GISB Holdings followers and the public with relevant info to assist authorities in their investigation.
Fri Sep 20 2024
Religious schools linked to child exploitation being monitored - NS MB
The Negeri Sembilan government suspects that some private religious schools in the state are not registered with the religious authorities.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Malaysian police rescue 400 minors from suspected sexual abuse at Islamic charity homes
The victims were allegedly sodomised by adult guardians and later taught to sodomise other children at the homes, he said.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Investigation paper on politician linked to human trafficking completed - IGP
Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said police had taken statements from 11 individuals including the politician and her husband and a businessman.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Police record eight statements in human trafficking case allegedly involving politician
IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said police took a statement from an Indonesian blogger who had written about the case.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Consider This: Trafficking in Persons — From Watch List to Progress
Malaysia has shown marked progress in the fight against human trafficking, having been recently upgraded to Tier 2 in the US State Department’s Trafficking in Persons report, from being on its Tier 2 Watch List last year. How can we ensure that momentum continues? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid, Criminologist and Deputy Dean (Higher Degree) at Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Law.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Malaysia set to lead stronger ASEAN-Australia ties
Malaysia's chairmanship of ASEAN next year also coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Australia.
Tue Jul 09 2024
MCBA crucial for elevating Malaysia to Tier 1 in TIP report - Saifuddin Nasution
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said enhancing inter-agency cooperation through formation of the MCBA is one of the three key points.
Tue Jul 02 2024
KDN collaborates with Interpol, Aseanpol to combat human trafficking, migrant smuggling
Home Ministry says the govt cannot act alone because human trafficking and smuggling of migrants are dynamic crimes that transcend borders.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Police rescue four human trafficking victims in Labuan
Police said the victims were allegedly forced to work in nightspots on this duty-free island.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Myanmar rebel group withdraws troops from key town on Thai border
The Karen National Union made a "temporary retreat" from Myawaddy, after the return of junta soldiers to the vital strategic area.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Job scams among main agendas to discuss at ASEAN Summit 2025
Datuk Seri Saifudin Nasution Ismail said Malaysia decided to address the issue of job scams as it has become a global crisis.
Thu Apr 04 2024
Southeast Asia human trafficking now a global crisis, Interpol says
According to Interpol these crime rings have expanded from Southeast Asia into a global network making up to $3 trillion a year.
Wed Mar 27 2024
Russia jobs scam traps Indians on Ukraine war frontlines
Dozens promised work as 'helpers' in Russian army.
Thu Mar 21 2024