
Research shows how smugglers 'help' Indonesian migrant workers return home
This form of return migration, which we call 'return smuggling', is a longstanding issue between Indonesia and Malaysia.
Thu Jun 29 2023

Indonesian police arrest over 600 human trafficking suspects
Police also rescued 1,826 victims during the ongoing crackdown on people smuggling syndicates from June 5 to 27.
Thu Jun 29 2023

Wang Kelian case: Four Thai men charged with smuggling Myanmar migrants
A total of 139 graves and over two dozen campsites suspected to have been run by people-smuggling groups in Wang Kelian.
Fri Jun 23 2023

Migrants escape from suffocating people-smuggling trailer in Mexico
About 400 migrants were being transported in the trailer, near the small town of Acayucan, when they began to suffocate, authorities said.
Fri Jul 29 2022

Kelantan Govt ready to discuss on fencing up Malaysia-Thai border
However, the wall should not hinder the trade activities between the two countries, Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah says.
Tue Aug 23 2016

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

Four foreigners charged with trafficking of migrants at Wang Kelian
Of the four, two are Myanmar national, one a Thai national and the other a Bangladeshi.
Tue May 10 2016

Thai police say bomb suspect part of people smuggling gang
National police spokesman Prawut Thavornsiri said officers believed the suspect was part of a crime group who helped illegal migrants obtain counterfeit documents.
Sun Aug 30 2015

IGP: 'I know who 'Yassin' is'
The police have identified a people-smuggling syndicate agent who is purportedly the culprit for human trafficking cases in Wang Kelian, Perlis.
Tue Jun 02 2015

Human trafficking: Malaysia on the hunt for syndicate masterminds
Najib Razak has instructed relevant authorities to look for the masterminds of syndicates involved in human trafficking across the country's borders.
Sat May 30 2015

People-smugglers offering deals on Australia route
People-smugglers have resorted to slashing prices and offering special deals for boatpeople seeking a new life in Australia, including children travelling for free.
Fri May 16 2014

Australia to give Malaysia boats to tackle people-smuggling
Australia to give Malaysia two custom boats as gifts in a bid to tackle people-smuggling in the region.
Thu Feb 06 2014

Australian PM rounds on 'singularly unhelpful' Indonesia
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott called on Jakarta to resume collaboration on the stream of asylum-seekers transiting through the Southeast Asian nation.
Sun Dec 15 2013

Indonesia suspends Australia people-smuggling cooperation
Indonesia suspends cooperation with Australia in a number of areas over spying claims
Wed Nov 20 2013

People smuggling has led to almost 1,000 deaths, says report
In a little over 10 years, almost 1,000 asylum-seekers have died at sea while trying to reach Australia by boat, a new report says.
Tue Jul 30 2013

Zii Jia pulls out of Swiss Open due to injury
Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from next week's Swiss Open due to a recurring right ankle injury.
Thu Mar 13 2025

MCMC probes man for uploading fake content on social media
A 47-year-old Malaysian man is being investigated for allegedly uploading fake content that touches on the 3R (religion, race and royalty) on social media.
Thu Mar 13 2025

KPDN calls on public to help report bottled cooking oil shortage
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has urged the public to be the eyes and ears of the ministry and report shortages of bottled cooking oil in their areas.
Thu Mar 13 2025

ICJ to hold public hearings on Israel's obligations in occupied Palestinian territory
The International Court of Justice will hold hearings next month on Israel's obligations towards Palestinians, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Anwar: Sapura Energy's rescue plan excludes former shareholders
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Sapura Energy Bhd's (SEB) former major shareholders are no longer involved in the company's management as part of its restructuring efforts.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Intel names Lip-Bu Tan as new CEO
Intel Corporation (INTC.O) has appointed semiconductor Malaysian-born industry veteran and former board member Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Ismail Sabri at MACC HQ to give statement
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here today to give his statement
Thu Mar 13 2025
The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Law Reform | More enforcements must come with more recourse
Datuk Nitin Nadkarni, Consultant at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, discusses the need for stronger legal recourse alongside increased enforcement in Malaysia’s legal framework. How can reforms balance regulation and fairness?
Thu Mar 13 2025
Cyber threats are evolving – Are you ready? | A Talk with Danny Kim
Cyber threats are evolving at lightning speed, are you keeping up? Join cybersecurity expert Danny Kim, Founder and CTO of Full Armour, as he breaks down the latest threats and how to stay ahead in this ever-changing digital battlefield.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted by ICC - Malacanang
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Thu Mar 13 2025