![Malaysia set to lead stronger ASEAN-Australia ties Malaysia set to lead stronger ASEAN-Australia ties](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720520801_nicholasfarrelly.jpg)
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 MCBA crucial for elevating Malaysia to Tier 1 in TIP report - Saifuddin Nasution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719222222_SaifuddinNasution.jpg)
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 KDN collaborates with Interpol, Aseanpol to combat human trafficking, migrant smuggling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694084663_KDN.jpg)
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 rescue four human trafficking victims in Labuan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714453111_Filipinowomenjpg.jpg)
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 Myanmar rebel group withdraws troops from key town on Thai border](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713937878_KarenNationalLiber.jpg)
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 Job scams among main agendas to discuss at ASEAN Summit 2025](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712218602_SaifuddinNasutionI.jpg)
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 Southeast Asia human trafficking now a global crisis, Interpol says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-09/61537007246_TBSANDxjpg.jpg)
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 Russia jobs scam traps Indians on Ukraine war frontlines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51646149804_UkraineRussia.jpg)
Russia jobs scam traps Indians on Ukraine war frontlines
Dozens promised work as 'helpers' in Russian army.
Thu Mar 21 2024
![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
![Govt to allow plantation sector to hire foreign workers - Johari Govt to allow plantation sector to hire foreign workers - Johari](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51705990016_JohariAbdulGhani.jpg)
Govt to allow plantation sector to hire foreign workers - Johari
Foreign workers are no longer allowed to enter the country except for plantation industry.
Tue Jan 23 2024
![Spike in Asia, Africa migrants turns Amazon jungle outpost into crossroads Spike in Asia, Africa migrants turns Amazon jungle outpost into crossroads](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702545583_TBAfricamigrants.jpg)
Spike in Asia, Africa migrants turns Amazon jungle outpost into crossroads
A recent crackdown on migrant smuggling and human trafficking throughout the Americas turned up migrants from 69 countries.
Sat Dec 16 2023
![Police rescue woman locked in house, nab one Police rescue woman locked in house, nab one](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696133432_TBpdrm.jpg)
Police rescue woman locked in house, nab one
The suspect allegedly wanted to manage the victim's passport by locking her in the house before sending her abroad.
Mon Dec 11 2023
![158 job scam victims still stranded overseas - Shamsul Anuar 158 job scam victims still stranded overseas - Shamsul Anuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701941494_TBTimbalaMenteri.jpg)
158 job scam victims still stranded overseas - Shamsul Anuar
Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said they were part of the total 428 job scam victims reported before.
Thu Dec 07 2023
![[COLUMNIST] “Internal empowerment, external control” for foreign beggars [COLUMNIST] “Internal empowerment, external control” for foreign beggars](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61659522647_GelandanganGeneric.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] “Internal empowerment, external control” for foreign beggars
The act of begging, in its occurrence, persistence, and regularity, reflects public and social policy shortcomings.
Mon Dec 04 2023
![Gaps remain in effective enforcement of anti-trafficking law - Tenaganita Gaps remain in effective enforcement of anti-trafficking law - Tenaganita](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81676774017_TBhumantrafficking.jpg)
Gaps remain in effective enforcement of anti-trafficking law - Tenaganita
Tenaganita says challenges remain in terms of obtaining strong evidence to convict trafficking perpetrators.
Thu Nov 23 2023