Consider This: Trafficking in Persons — From Watch List to Progress
Malaysia has shown marked progress in the fight against human trafficking, having been recently upgraded to Tier 2 in the US State Department’s Trafficking in Persons report, from being on its Tier 2 Watch List last year. How can we ensure that momentum continues? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid, Criminologist and Deputy Dean (Higher Degree) at Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Law.
Tue Jul 30 2024
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
Human trafficking: Is Malaysia doing enough?
Malaysia's upgrade to Tier 2 Watchlist of the 2023 U.S. Trafficking in Persons Report is a welcome move, but Adrian Pereira from North-South Initiative says the nation has a long way to go.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Human trafficking: Govt to step up prosecution to convict civil servants involved
The government will step up efforts to prosecute and convict civil servants found involved in human trafficking or forced labour, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Thailand identified as source and transit country for cyber syndicates in Southeast Asia - TIP Report
Thailand is a source and transit country for criminal syndicates operating cyber scams in Cambodia, Laos, Burma, and the Philippines.
Fri Jun 16 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Tier 3 - not again!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-10/51571157087_950x600.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Tier 3 - not again!")
[COLUMNIST] Tier 3 - not again!
The problem is also linked to the wider issue of systemic corruption and malpractices among enforcement and other public officials.
Mon Aug 01 2022
Special Select Committee wants govt agencies to provide explanation on issue of forced labour
The relevant government agencies must provide an explanation regarding Malaysia's ranking in Tier 3 of the Trafficking in Persons 2021 Report issued by the US State Department.
Thu Jul 21 2022
Saravanan to visit Geneva, to focus on forced labour issue
Apart from that, the working visit will also focus on Malaysia's participation as a pathfinder country under the UN Alliance 8.7.
Tue Mar 15 2022
Malaysia aims better ranking in US' human trafficking report
Abd Jalil said at present, the US State Department placed Malaysia on Tier 3 Watch List in its Trafficking in Persons report.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Govt urged to consider labour reform related to minimum wage, foreign labour
The categorisation of Malaysia as a Tier 3 country under the Trafficking in Persons report would cause untold damage to the economy.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Human trafficking: Police to submit investigation paper to DPP Wednesday
The investigation paper on a case involving a celebrity who is believed to be involved in human trafficking will be submitted to the DPP.
Tue Aug 10 2021
MAPO All Out To Eradicate Human Trafficking, Smuggling Activities
Human trafficking is the third-largest crime in the world, behind drugs and arms trafficking.
Mon Aug 02 2021
To address human trafficking issue, Malaysia needs a more empathetic approach to protect its victims - REFSA
REFSA says Malaysia needs a more empathetic approach to protect its victims while bringing perpetrators to justice.
Wed Jul 07 2021
Malaysia's downgrade to Tier 3 on human trafficking - inevitable?
According to the TIP Report, officials did not demonstrate a consistent understanding of the definition of trafficking.
Tue Jul 06 2021
Malaysia to review recruitment fees, agreements after US trafficking report
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry said it viewed the issues raised in the TIP report seriously.
Mon Jul 05 2021