
Trafficked wildlife find safe haven in US zoos
The trafficked animals often arrive in dire conditions, strapped to smugglers' legs, in luggage wrapped up in cellophane or toilet papers.
Sat Nov 04 2023

Tunisia intercepts 2,500 migrants, arrests dozens of smugglers in 4 days
The Tunisian coastguard said it had intercepted more than 2,500 migrants and arrested dozens of human smugglers following a major crackdown.
Wed Sep 20 2023

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

Malaysia to charge Thai nationals over mass graves, trafficking camps found in 2015
The discovery of camps and graves on the Thai side of the border in 2015 led authorities in Thailand to crack down on people smugglers.
Thu Jun 22 2023

More than 100 Haitian migrants found on island near Puerto Rico
Smugglers often tell migrants that they've reached Puerto Rico even though Mona island is uninhabited and inhospitable.
Wed Oct 19 2022

Rare US raid in Syrian gov't-held zone kills Islamic State arms smuggler
A rare US helicopter raid on a government-held village in Syria's northeast killed an Islamic State militant hiding out there.
Fri Oct 07 2022

Smugglers put migrants in suitcases, empty water tanks, US prosecutors allege
Biden administration cracks down on groups fueling a record number of border crossings.
Wed Sep 14 2022

Smugglers use luxury passenger boat to smuggle ketum leaves
Two local ketum leaf smugglers on a luxury passenger boat crashed the boat into a MMEA vessel in their attempt to escape at 5.8 nautical miles west of Kurung Tegar beach, here, yesterday.
Mon Feb 14 2022

Channel will swallow more migrants heading for Britain, charities say
Neither the peril of the crossing nor the $2,500 per person that charities say the smugglers charge appear to deter them.
Fri Nov 26 2021

Ketum leaves smugglers now focus on hilly areas to avoid detection - GOF
Smugglers have now been detected changing their modus operandi by concentrating on hilly areas to smuggle ketum leaves.
Mon Nov 08 2021
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Tue Sep 21 2021

Smugglers enticing hard-hit rural folk by winning hearts and minds
Economic hardship and aggressive enticement by criminal syndicates are causing more and more people from rural communities throughout Malaysia to become accomplice to illegal smuggling activities.
Wed Jun 23 2021

Policeman fires shots at smuggler's car to avoid being rammed in Peringat
A policeman was forced to open fire at a car believed to be owned by a fireworks smuggler after the driver tried to ram him in Kampung Peringat, Kota Bharu.
Wed May 05 2021

Customs Dept mulls getting seven more drones for border surveillance
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) plans to have seven more drones for use to carry out border surveillance, especially to identify illegal jetties used by smugglers.
Sun May 02 2021

UK jails people smugglers over Vietnamese migrant deaths
The case cast a shocking new light on the lengths migrants will go to to reach Britain and the gangs exploiting their desperation.
Sat Jan 23 2021

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