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KDN collaborates with Interpol, Aseanpol to combat human trafficking, migrant smuggling

KDN collaborates with Interpol, Aseanpol to combat human trafficking, migrant smuggling

Home Ministry says the govt cannot act alone because human trafficking and smuggling of migrants are dynamic crimes that transcend borders.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Smuggling of migrants: Three immigration officers arrested since Oct 12

Smuggling of migrants: Three immigration officers arrested since Oct 12

Khairul Dzaimee said the department won't compromise on its officers found to be involved in the smuggling of migrants and human trafficking cases.
Wed Nov 09 2022
[COLUMNIST] Tier 3 - not again!

[COLUMNIST] Tier 3 - not again!

The problem is also linked to the wider issue of systemic corruption and malpractices among enforcement and other public officials.
Mon Aug 01 2022
Landowners involved in smuggling migrants considered as 'tekong darat'

Landowners involved in smuggling migrants considered as 'tekong darat'

Any landowner in the Malaysia-Thailand border in Kelantan will be considered as a 'tekong darat' (ground coordinator) if they are found to be involved in smuggling of migrants.
Wed Feb 02 2022
7,159 individuals held for various offences in 2021 - Bukit Aman

7,159 individuals held for various offences in 2021 - Bukit Aman

PDRM recorded 8,234 cases and detained 7,159 individuals for various criminal offences including smuggling of migrants and national treasures in 2021.
Fri Jan 28 2022
Human trafficking: Police to submit investigation paper to DPP Wednesday

Human trafficking: Police to submit investigation paper to DPP Wednesday

The investigation paper on a case involving a celebrity who is believed to be involved in human trafficking will be submitted to the DPP.
Tue Aug 10 2021
MAPO All Out To Eradicate Human Trafficking, Smuggling Activities

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
31 illegal immigrants nabbed in two tour buses

31 illegal immigrants nabbed in two tour buses

They also detained the two Malaysian drivers of the buses in the 'Op Benteng' operation against illegal immigrants.
Fri Mar 12 2021
2020: Smugglings on the border, Macau Scams among cases focused on

2020: Smugglings on the border, Macau Scams among cases focused on

Criminal activities linked to national borders including shootings, smuggling of migrants as well as Macau Scam fraud syndicates are among those that have riveted public attention throughout 2020.
Mon Dec 28 2020
Man claiming to be organ trader surrenders to Sarawak police

Man claiming to be organ trader surrenders to Sarawak police

The suspect turned up at the police station at about 1.45 pm after knowing that he was being hunted by police.
Thu Aug 13 2020
Man claiming to be organ trader surrenders to Sarawak police

Man claiming to be organ trader surrenders to Sarawak police

The suspect turned up at the police station at about 1.45 pm after knowing that he was being hunted by police.
Thu Aug 13 2020
KDN sets up special hotline for human trafficking reports

KDN sets up special hotline for human trafficking reports

The special hotline, 03-8000 8000, was an initiative under the National Blue Ocean Strategy (NBOS) and in line with the aspiration of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid.
Wed Aug 02 2017
254 cases of human trafficking taken to court from January to June  - Ahmad Zahid

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
Sabah police step up operation to address crime

Sabah police step up operation to address crime

Police have stepped up operation in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone) in conjunction with the festive season to curb crime, including smuggling of migrants.
Wed Jun 07 2017
Melaka police open IP on abuse case of three maids

Melaka police open IP on abuse case of three maids

Police had obtained an order to place the three maids under temporary custody under Section 44 of the Anti-Trafficking In Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007.
Tue May 02 2017
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
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

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

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

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