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
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
Active Indonesian human trafficker among 13 detained in Johor
Johor police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the operations conducted between May 19 to 31 were in collaboration with the CID and the Malaysian Armed Forces.
Tue Jun 02 2020
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
Interpol says seeking 123 suspected human traffickers
Interpol said on Thursday it is seeking public help to track down 123 suspected human traffickers wanted around the world.
Thu Jun 23 2016
ESSCom instils fear on human trafficking syndicates
The presence of security forces in ESSZone helps instil fear among human traffickers, says Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) commander Datuk Abdul Rashid Harun.
Wed Oct 07 2015
Turkey arrests '4 traffickers' over migrant toddler's death
Turkish authorities have arrested four suspected human traffickers over the deaths of 12 Syrian migrants including a 3-year-old boy.
Thu Sep 03 2015
Parliament to discuss findings of mass graves in Perlis
The Dewan Rakyat is to discuss today the finding of mass graves in Perlis containing the bodies of what is believed to be victims of human traffickers, Datuk Ismail Mohamed Said said.
Wed May 27 2015
What the Rohingya crisis says about racism and politics in Asia
In the past week, thousands of Rohingya have become subjects of an unseemly game of regional "ping-pong," their boats pushed back by governments not keen on accommodating any more asylum seekers.
Wed May 20 2015
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024