![Sex trafficking plagues Filipino city where typhoon wrought havoc Sex trafficking plagues Filipino city where typhoon wrought havoc](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81699604772_950x600.jpg)
Sex trafficking plagues Filipino city where typhoon wrought havoc
A humanitarian crisis provided fertile ground for traffickers in the hard-hit Eastern Visayas region.
Fri Nov 10 2023
![Indonesian police crack down on traffickers who sent 122 people to sell their kidneys in Cambodia Indonesian police crack down on traffickers who sent 122 people to sell their kidneys in Cambodia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61690356889_TBIndonesia.jpg)
Indonesian police crack down on traffickers who sent 122 people to sell their kidneys in Cambodia
Indonesian authorities arrested 12 people, including a police officer and an immigration officer, who were accused of helping traffickers.
Wed Jul 26 2023
![From PM to prison: Malaysia's Najib feels alone and overwhelmed by 'betrayal' From PM to prison: Malaysia's Najib feels alone and overwhelmed by 'betrayal'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81661262272_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
From PM to prison: Malaysia's Najib feels alone and overwhelmed by 'betrayal'
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak will now count convicted murderers and drug traffickers as neighbours.
Wed Aug 24 2022
![Guatemala receives bodies of 15 migrants killed in Mexico trailer accident Guatemala receives bodies of 15 migrants killed in Mexico trailer accident](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51640914937_GUATEMALA.jpg)
Guatemala receives bodies of 15 migrants killed in Mexico trailer accident
In all, 56 people were killed when a truck packed with migrants flipped over in the state of Chiapas earlier this month.
Fri Dec 31 2021
![[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Penang teens to get COVID-19 jabs starting tomorrow, Wildlife smugglers sneaking back as COVID-restrictions ease [PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Penang teens to get COVID-19 jabs starting tomorrow, Wildlife smugglers sneaking back as COVID-restrictions ease](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600683822_DailyDose.jpg)
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Penang teens to get COVID-19 jabs starting tomorrow, Wildlife smugglers sneaking back as COVID-restrictions ease
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Tue Sep 21 2021
![Police arrest 20 drug traffickers in Johor Police arrest 20 drug traffickers in Johor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61621953931_KetuaPolisJohorDa.jpg)
Police arrest 20 drug traffickers in Johor
Johor police detained 20 drug traffickers in a special operation in the state from July 16 to 22.
Sat Jul 24 2021
![FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81623304406_COVID.jpg)
FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Drug traffickers in East and Southeast Asia found ways to evade COVID-19 curbs to boost trade and diversify production.
Thu Jun 10 2021
![Two attempts to smuggle drugs on Raya night foiled Two attempts to smuggle drugs on Raya night foiled](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61620895006_RazarudinHusain.jpg)
Two attempts to smuggle drugs on Raya night foiled
Drug traffickers who thought Raya night was an opportune time to smuggle drugs were surprised to find the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and Marine Police (PPM) patrol was as just as tight.
Thu May 13 2021
![25 killed in deadliest Rio police raid since 2005 25 killed in deadliest Rio police raid since 2005](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61620340411_drugtraffickers.jpg)
25 killed in deadliest Rio police raid since 2005
At least 25 people were killed in a shootout between suspected drug traffickers and police in Rio de Janeiro.
Thu May 06 2021
![Poachers face up to RM1 mln fine under proposed amendments - Shamsul Anuar Poachers face up to RM1 mln fine under proposed amendments - Shamsul Anuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71615452256_DrShamsulAnuarNas.jpg)
Poachers face up to RM1 mln fine under proposed amendments - Shamsul Anuar
Wildlife traffickers in the country, especially poachers, will face fines of up to RM1 million once amendments to existing laws are passed and implemented by the government.
Mon Apr 05 2021
![Arrest in Thailand of second drug kingpin tightens dragnet on huge syndicate Arrest in Thailand of second drug kingpin tightens dragnet on huge syndicate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612577692_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Arrest in Thailand of second drug kingpin tightens dragnet on huge syndicate
It is rare for suspected senior drug traffickers to be arrested and successfully prosecuted in the Asia-Pacific region.
Sat Feb 06 2021
![Jokowi hopes Malaysia will further protect Indonesian migrant workers Jokowi hopes Malaysia will further protect Indonesian migrant workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61612511019_lawatanPM.jpg)
Jokowi hopes Malaysia will further protect Indonesian migrant workers
President Joko Widodo hopes to ink a new memorandum of understanding with Malaysia to protect Indonesian workers in Malaysia from falling victim to human traffickers.
Fri Feb 05 2021
![Social media-based traffickers on the rise Social media-based traffickers on the rise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51607398375_SOCIALMEDIA.jpg)
Social media-based traffickers on the rise
Traffickers are likely to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic to target more children across Southeast Asia for online sexual abuse.
Tue Dec 08 2020
![Nearly 300 Rohingya migrants come ashore in Indonesia Nearly 300 Rohingya migrants come ashore in Indonesia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71599454036_ROHINGYA.jpg)
Nearly 300 Rohingya migrants come ashore in Indonesia
Muslim-majority Indonesia and neighbouring Malaysia are favoured destinations for Rohingya fleeing persecution and violence in Myanmar.
Mon Sep 07 2020
![Myanmar's Suu Kyi under pressure as almost 125,000 Rohingya flee violence Myanmar's Suu Kyi under pressure as almost 125,000 Rohingya flee violence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/71504610782_Rohingya.jpg)
Myanmar's Suu Kyi under pressure as almost 125,000 Rohingya flee violence
Bangladesh's Shamlapur village appears to be the newest receiving point for the refugees after authorities cracked down on human traffickers.
Tue Sep 05 2017