Tougher laws needed against modern slavery syndicates
Human trafficking syndicates involving the sale of domestic helpers were rife during the COVID-19 pandemic and the MCO.
Thu Sep 22 2022
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
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
Human trafficking: Ahmad Zahid confirms several Malaysians arrested
Home Minister confirmed that several Malaysians suspected of being involved with human trafficking syndicates in Wang Kelian, Perlis, have been arrested.
Sat Jun 20 2015
Mass graves: No plans to continue exhumation in Wang Kelian
The government does not plan to continue with operations to exhume the remains of victims of human trafficking syndicates in Wang Kelian.
Thu Jun 11 2015
Human trafficking: Kampung Puyu, Satun believed to be main entry point
Kampung Puju is believed to be one of the main entry points for human trafficking syndicates bringing Rohingya and Bangladeshi immigrants into the country.
Mon Jun 08 2015
Skeletal remains of 99 human trafficking victims found so far
The skeletal remains of 99 victims of human trafficking syndicates have been recovered from graves in Felcra Lubuk Sireh.
Sun Jun 07 2015
Perlis Forestry Department to rehabilitate jungle after exhumation of graves
The Perlis Forestry Department will rehabilitate parts of the jungle affected by the discovery of transit camps used by human trafficking syndicates, including via replanting of trees.
Wed Jun 03 2015
Another transit camp found, just 100 metres from border
Another transit camp was found, believed to have been abandoned by human trafficking syndicates, just 100 metres from the Thailand border.
Sun May 31 2015
'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