![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
![Biden imposes sweeping asylum ban at US-Mexico border Biden imposes sweeping asylum ban at US-Mexico border](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717556879_JoeBiden.jpg)
Biden imposes sweeping asylum ban at US-Mexico border
Migrants caught crossing illegally could be quickly deported or turned back to Mexico under the measure.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in US illegally 'building army' to attack Americans Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in US illegally 'building army' to attack Americans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710712635_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in US illegally 'building army' to attack Americans
Throughout his campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly used incendiary language to accuse immigrants in the US illegally of fueling violent crime.
Fri May 24 2024
![EXPLAINER - Trump says migrants are fueling violent crime. Here is what the research shows EXPLAINER - Trump says migrants are fueling violent crime. Here is what the research shows](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710712635_DonaldTrump.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Trump says migrants are fueling violent crime. Here is what the research shows
Donald Trump is highlighting crimes committed by migrants in the US illegally as part of his campaign to win back the White House.
Sat Apr 13 2024
![Over 70 Rohingya dead or missing after boat capsizes off Indonesia's Aceh Over 70 Rohingya dead or missing after boat capsizes off Indonesia's Aceh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711106892_TBRohingya.jpg)
Over 70 Rohingya dead or missing after boat capsizes off Indonesia's Aceh
The UNHCR said if the death toll was confirmed, it would be the biggest loss of life so far this year.
Fri Mar 22 2024
![Killing of teen in China puts 'left behind' children of migrant workers in spotlight Killing of teen in China puts 'left behind' children of migrant workers in spotlight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51677229362_Chinaflag.jpg)
Killing of teen in China puts 'left behind' children of migrant workers in spotlight
The victim and the three detained boys are all children of rural migrant workers who often leave them in the care of grandparents.
Tue Mar 19 2024
![In rural India, climate migrants have hysterectomies to survive, report says In rural India, climate migrants have hysterectomies to survive, report says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51709889137_Indiawomensugarc.jpg)
In rural India, climate migrants have hysterectomies to survive, report says
The research found more than half of Beed women who had gone to work on sugar plantations had undergone surgery to remove their uteruses.
Fri Mar 08 2024
![Illegal immigrants urged to return home through Migrant Repatriation Programme Illegal immigrants urged to return home through Migrant Repatriation Programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61709100235_RuslinJusoh.jpg)
Illegal immigrants urged to return home through Migrant Repatriation Programme
Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said the programme would enable undocumented foreigners to be sent back to their home countries without prosecuted.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![Migrants: Emergence and re-emergence of public health concerns Migrants: Emergence and re-emergence of public health concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629892821_bloodpressurecheck.jpg)
Migrants: Emergence and re-emergence of public health concerns
According to DOSM, there were approximately three million migrants living in this country by the end of July, last year.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![Italy's coast guard rescues 49 migrants from boat sinking in Mediterranean Italy's coast guard rescues 49 migrants from boat sinking in Mediterranean](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/61492258986_Rescue.jpg)
Italy's coast guard rescues 49 migrants from boat sinking in Mediterranean
The Italian Coast Guard rescued 49 migrants attempting to travel from North Africa to Europe after their boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea.
Fri Feb 02 2024
![Malaysia to review migrant labour deals to stamp out exploitation Malaysia to review migrant labour deals to stamp out exploitation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41655869525_construction.jpg)
Malaysia to review migrant labour deals to stamp out exploitation
The distribution of labourers was uneven across the economy, prompting a need to review the bilateral agreements, according to the ministry.
Wed Jan 17 2024
![North Korea stokes fear, uncertainty for migrant workers on S.Korean island North Korea stokes fear, uncertainty for migrant workers on S.Korean island](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51704795252_SriLankanworkers.jpg)
North Korea stokes fear, uncertainty for migrant workers on S.Korean island
The scare came after N. Korea fired off more than 200 shells a few miles from the island, and still more over the weekend.
Sat Jan 13 2024
![FGV reimburses RM72.2 mln to 19,673 migrant workers FGV reimburses RM72.2 mln to 19,673 migrant workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51611302665_WismaFGV.jpg)
FGV reimburses RM72.2 mln to 19,673 migrant workers
According to FGV, it has allocated RM112 million to reimburse recruitment fees to its migrant workers, including former migrant workers.
Wed Jan 10 2024
![Mexican authorities free 31 kidnapped migrants Mexican authorities free 31 kidnapped migrants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704356239_TBMigrantsjpg.jpg)
Mexican authorities free 31 kidnapped migrants
Gunmen snatched the migrants from a bus on a highway in the municipality of Reynosa, close to Mexico's border with the US.
Thu Jan 04 2024
![Mexico, US hold emergency meeting on migration Mexico, US hold emergency meeting on migration](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61683866533_mexico.jpg)
Mexico, US hold emergency meeting on migration
A US delegation met with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to discuss the unprecedented flow of illegal immigrants.
Thu Dec 28 2023