![MMEA foils attempt to smuggle 46 barrels of subsidised petrol to the Philippines MMEA foils attempt to smuggle 46 barrels of subsidised petrol to the Philippines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71618736780_MalaysianMaritimeE.jpg)
MMEA foils attempt to smuggle 46 barrels of subsidised petrol to the Philippines
MMEA seized 46 barrels of subsidised petrol, amounting to 1,150 litres, left on a boat in the waters of Pulai Berhala in Sandakan.
Wed Jun 26 2024
![Drop in foreign vehicles refueling with diesel near border Drop in foreign vehicles refueling with diesel near border](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718943216_diesel.jpg)
Drop in foreign vehicles refueling with diesel near border
Despite potential profit losses for petrol stations, operators and workers are relieved as it curbs diesel smuggling and misappropriation.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![MACC reaches out to Singapore CPIB for information on 'flying container' mastermind MACC reaches out to Singapore CPIB for information on 'flying container' mastermind](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51684472020_MenaraSPRM.jpg)
MACC reaches out to Singapore CPIB for information on 'flying container' mastermind
An MACC source revealed that the suspect is believed to have left Singapore and efforts to track him down were ongoing.
Tue Jun 11 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
![MACC nabs seven individuals for colluding with major smuggling syndicate MACC nabs seven individuals for colluding with major smuggling syndicate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-07/41531918799_MenaraSPRM.jpg)
MACC nabs seven individuals for colluding with major smuggling syndicate
The syndicate is believed to have smuggled in goods through Port Klang and evaded taxes estimated at RM3.5 billion over the past 10 years.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![MACC detains two in major Port Klang smuggling syndicate case MACC detains two in major Port Klang smuggling syndicate case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717579126_tbsindiketSPRMpu.jpg)
MACC detains two in major Port Klang smuggling syndicate case
MACC Chief Tan Sri Azam Baki says company owners, forwarding agents, and customs officers colluding with this syndicate we will be detained soon.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![Customs seize electric scooters, beedis, cigarettes and plast scrap worth RM121.65 mln Customs seize electric scooters, beedis, cigarettes and plast scrap worth RM121.65 mln](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41708433068_NorlelaIsmail.jpg)
Customs seize electric scooters, beedis, cigarettes and plast scrap worth RM121.65 mln
Norlela Ismail said for the confiscation of used electric scooters, her team found the goods has no import permit after seizing a container.
Mon May 27 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
![Blanket diesel subsidy gives rise to leakages, smuggling - DPM Zahid Blanket diesel subsidy gives rise to leakages, smuggling - DPM Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71701161060_Minyak.jpg)
Blanket diesel subsidy gives rise to leakages, smuggling - DPM Zahid
The benefits of the blanket subsidies given all this while are also enjoyed by the high-income group and non-citizens.
Tue Nov 28 2023
![3,193 individuals held for human trafficking from 2015 to May 2023 - Immigration 3,193 individuals held for human trafficking from 2015 to May 2023 - Immigration](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61641356476_penyeludupPATI.jpg)
3,193 individuals held for human trafficking from 2015 to May 2023 - Immigration
Human trafficking cases in this country affect both Malaysians and foreigners, regardless of gender or age, said Jafri Embok Taha.
Thu Aug 24 2023
![Research shows how smugglers 'help' Indonesian migrant workers return home Research shows how smugglers 'help' Indonesian migrant workers return home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61641356476_penyeludupPATI.jpg)
Research shows how smugglers 'help' Indonesian migrant workers return home
This form of return migration, which we call 'return smuggling', is a longstanding issue between Indonesia and Malaysia.
Thu Jun 29 2023
![Indonesian police arrest over 600 human trafficking suspects Indonesian police arrest over 600 human trafficking suspects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51662980731_tahan.jpg)
Indonesian police arrest over 600 human trafficking suspects
Police also rescued 1,826 victims during the ongoing crackdown on people smuggling syndicates from June 5 to 27.
Thu Jun 29 2023
![Wang Kelian case: Four Thai men charged with smuggling Myanmar migrants Wang Kelian case: Four Thai men charged with smuggling Myanmar migrants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71687494433_KuburWangKelians.jpg)
Wang Kelian case: Four Thai men charged with smuggling Myanmar migrants
A total of 139 graves and over two dozen campsites suspected to have been run by people-smuggling groups in Wang Kelian.
Fri Jun 23 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
![Thai Police uncover syndicate smuggling hundreds of thousands of litres of fuel from Malaysia Thai Police uncover syndicate smuggling hundreds of thousands of litres of fuel from Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41651063172_Minyak.jpg)
Thai Police uncover syndicate smuggling hundreds of thousands of litres of fuel from Malaysia
Thai police said the country lost more than 100 million baht per year in tax revenues due to fuel smuggling.
Fri Apr 21 2023