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Trafficked wildlife find safe haven in US zoos

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

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

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

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

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
Smugglers put migrants in suitcases, empty water tanks, US prosecutors allege

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

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

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

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
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Penang teens to get COVID-19 jabs starting tomorrow, Wildlife smugglers sneaking back as COVID-restrictions ease

[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Penang teens to get COVID-19 jabs starting tomorrow, Wildlife smugglers sneaking back as COVID-restrictions ease

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Tue Sep 21 2021
Smugglers enticing hard-hit rural folk by winning hearts and minds

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
Customs Dept mulls getting seven more drones for border surveillance

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

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
PDRM detains 235 individuals for violating MCO - Ismail Sabri

PDRM detains 235 individuals for violating MCO - Ismail Sabri

Ops Benteng detained 40 illegal immigrants, five smugglers and seized seven land vehicles as well as four boats and ships.
Wed Dec 16 2020
Malaysia-Thailand border Shootout: Here's the latest

Malaysia-Thailand border Shootout: Here's the latest

Abdul Hamid Bador said smugglers are becoming more aggressive and bolder in attacking GOF personnel on duty at the border.
Wed Dec 02 2020
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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 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

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