[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
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
MOTAC proposes to reactivate tourism activities in phases
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is in the midst of proposing to the National Security Council (NSC) to reactivate tourism activities in phases.
Thu Jul 22 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
Forced labour main human trafficking crime in Malaysia, U.S. says
Malaysia fell to 'Tier 3' in this year's closely watched Trafficking in Persons report.
Fri Jul 02 2021
Malaysia very transparent on human trafficking - IGP
He said this was the reason country now remained on the Tier 2 Watch List in the United States' Department of Trafficking in Persons, despite being placed on Tier 3 at one point.
Sat Apr 16 2016
Human trafficking: US' TiP report flawed - Wisma Putra
Wisma Putra refuted US' annual human trafficking report, calling it flawed and inaccurate. Malaysia was downgraded to Tier 3, the lowest ranking.
Sun Jun 22 2014
'Malaysia has done a good job in protecting human trafficking victims'
A university student specialising in human trafficking issues says Malaysia's situation should be looked at 'qualitatively'.
Sun Jun 22 2014
Malaysia's low rank human trafficking report 'too kind', says activist
Malaysia's automatic relegation to Tier 3 in the US's annual human trafficking report is long overdue, says a Selangor Anti-Human Trafficking Council member.
Sat Jun 21 2014
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024