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Modern slavery cases in Britain reach record high

Modern slavery cases in Britain reach record high

The real number of people living in modern slavery in Britain is estimated to be around 130,000, according to a human rights group.
Sun Mar 09 2025
[OPINION] AI and the new era of human trafficking

[OPINION] AI and the new era of human trafficking

New laws and regulations should focus on utilizing AI while eliminating privacy infringements and biased nature of AI.
Tue Dec 03 2024
How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East

How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East

For thousands from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and other countries, shadowy recruiters and online slave markets turn dreams into nightmares.
Sat Sep 21 2024
Op Pintas Mega: Myanmar teen rescued from forced labour

Op Pintas Mega: Myanmar teen rescued from forced labour

Dozens of foreign workers fled and tried to go into hiding when police conducted an Op Pintas Mega raid at a recycling factory.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Police free 26 Bangladeshi men from illegal confinement

Police free 26 Bangladeshi men from illegal confinement

Perak police said Bangladeshi immigrants had been confined for eight days before being freed by a police team who raided the building.
Thu Jul 18 2024
992 human trafficking victims rescued since 2022 - KDN

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
Malaysia, Vietnam electronics face closer US scrutiny over China forced labour

Malaysia, Vietnam electronics face closer US scrutiny over China forced labour

Malaysia and Vietnam have had cargoes worth about $320 mln each denied or held for checks since the new rules came into force.
Wed Nov 22 2023
How 48 Indian workers strengthened Malaysia's forced labour fight

How 48 Indian workers strengthened Malaysia's forced labour fight

Foreign workers are more vulnerable to exploitation especially forced labour.
Fri Nov 17 2023
Malaysia says it penalised 400 companies this year for labour offences

Malaysia says it penalised 400 companies this year for labour offences

The labour violations included illegal wage deductions, Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar said.
Fri Sep 15 2023
Malaysia's forced labour practices under control - Sivakumar

Malaysia's forced labour practices under control - Sivakumar

The government has set a target of zero forced labour by 2030, said Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Meeting on foreign worker applications for three sub-sectors next week - Sivakumar

Meeting on foreign worker applications for three sub-sectors next week - Sivakumar

HR Minister V.Sivakumar said the meeting will also detail the new application procedures and processes for the three sub-sectors.
Thu Sep 14 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

Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Malaysia is establishing cooperation and engagement sessions, especially with the United States.
Mon Jun 19 2023
Human trafficking: Govt to step up prosecution to convict civil servants involved

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 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
Nearly a third of domestic workers in Malaysia in forced labour conditions - UN agency

Nearly a third of domestic workers in Malaysia in forced labour conditions - UN agency

The survey, based on interviews with 1,201 domestic workers in Southeast Asia, found 29% of those in Malaysia faced such conditions.
Thu Jun 15 2023
Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through US trade war

Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through US trade war

Mark Carney argues Canada must fight Trump's tariffs with dollar for dollar retaliation and diversify trading relations in the medium term.
Mon Mar 10 2025
China vows utmost efforts for 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan

China vows utmost efforts for 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan

China will also take all necessary steps to safeguard the country's territorial integrity, it's foreign ministry says.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Hanoi bans tours on Train Street

Hanoi bans tours on Train Street

The tourism department urges travel agencies to warn staff about traffic accident risks near train street cafes.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Room for talks on opposition MP allocations - PM

Room for talks on opposition MP allocations - PM

PM says issues can be raised in meetings, and the draft MoU on opposition allocations can be amended if needed.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Philippines' Duterte says he will accept arrest if ICC issues warrant

Philippines' Duterte says he will accept arrest if ICC issues warrant

The International Criminal Court is set to issue a warrant over Rodrigo Duterte's years-long "war on drugs" that killed thousands.
Mon Mar 10 2025
May 6 decision on Najib's representation to drop RM27 mln SRC money laundering charges

May 6 decision on Najib's representation to drop RM27 mln SRC money laundering charges

The prosecution is requesting a new case management date to update on the outcome of the representation.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Doctor rearrested over multiple indecent behaviour claims

Doctor rearrested over multiple indecent behaviour claims

According to police, the doctor's initial remand period ends today but he was rearrested in connection with the third police report.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Malaysia has to sign at least eight protocols to use nuclear energy - MOSTI

Malaysia has to sign at least eight protocols to use nuclear energy - MOSTI

Chang Lih Kang says nuclear energy use is regulated by international conventions and UN Security Council resolutions.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Syria's Sharaa scrambles to contain deadliest violence in years

Syria's Sharaa scrambles to contain deadliest violence in years

The clashes have already killed over 1,000 people, mostly civilians, and continue for a fourth day in Assad's coastal heartland.
Mon Mar 10 2025
No plans to expand implementation of extended hours - MOH

No plans to expand implementation of extended hours - MOH

Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni says trials at select clinics failed to ease congestion, especially in the Green Zone.
Mon Mar 10 2025