![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
![Rethinking drug policy: Punishment to public health Rethinking drug policy: Punishment to public health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720175151_handcuffs.jpg)
Rethinking drug policy: Punishment to public health
A science-based approach focusing on prevention, treatment, and harm reduction is key to tackling the global drug crisis.
Fri Jul 05 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
![Foreign Minister welcomes Malaysia's upgrade to Tier 2 in United States TIP Report Foreign Minister welcomes Malaysia's upgrade to Tier 2 in United States TIP Report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41719302385_MenteriLuarMohama.jpg)
Foreign Minister welcomes Malaysia's upgrade to Tier 2 in United States TIP Report
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan welcomes Malaysia's upgrade to Tier 2 in United States TIP Report
Tue Jun 25 2024
![Malaysia upgraded to Tier 2 in US TIP Report 2024 Malaysia upgraded to Tier 2 in US TIP Report 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719299561_KDN.jpg)
Malaysia upgraded to Tier 2 in US TIP Report 2024
Malaysia has been upgraded to Tier 2 in the 2024 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report issued by the United States Department of State yesterday.
Tue Jun 25 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 tracking down 10 more members of organised crime syndicate Police tracking down 10 more members of organised crime syndicate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716959856_TBMohdShuhailyMohd.jpg)
Police tracking down 10 more members of organised crime syndicate
Based on investigations, the syndicate is also involved in drug trafficking, extortion, murder, and arson, police said.
Wed May 29 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
![Israeli man pleads not guilty to charges of firearms trading, ammunition possesion Israeli man pleads not guilty to charges of firearms trading, ammunition possesion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712882019_TBSHALOM.jpg)
Israeli man pleads not guilty to charges of firearms trading, ammunition possesion
Avitan Shalom faces two charges of illegally trafficking six guns and unauthorised possession of 158 bullets.
Fri Apr 12 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
![Mechanic sentenced to death for drug trafficking Mechanic sentenced to death for drug trafficking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61709890797_TaiCheeKhiong.jpg)
Mechanic sentenced to death for drug trafficking
The death sentence imposed by the Tawau High Court today was the first to be handed down after the Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty.
Fri Mar 08 2024