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
Over 10 pct of Orang Asli children drop out of school - Mahdzir
Mahdzir said the Orang Asli community has urged the government to look into ways to stop their children from dropping out of school.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Efforts to eradicate human trafficking need people's involvement - Hamzah
Hamzah said all parties should give serious attention to the issue as national security is a joint responsibility.
Wed Aug 03 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
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
254 cases of human trafficking taken to court from January to June - Ahmad Zahid
Of the total convictions, 43 involved human trafficking offences while 24 other offences had human trafficking elements.
Mon Jul 17 2017
Bird nest company director, HR manager remanded over worker exploitation
Nor Asma also issued temporary protection order for 21 days beginning Wednesday on 51 Indonesian female workers, aged between 19 and 27, who claimed to have been exploited by the 'Datuk'.
Wed Mar 29 2017
Home Ministry nabs 'Datuk' over exploitation of 172 foreign, local workers
The home ministry has uncovered the activities of a man with the honorific 'Datuk' title who had forced 172 local and foreign female factory workers to work overtime at a bird's nest factory here.
Tue Mar 28 2017
97 convictions of human trafficking related cases this year
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said 97 convictions of human trafficking related cases have been recorded so far this year.
Mon Dec 19 2016
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024