Human trafficking: Is Malaysia doing enough?
Malaysia's upgrade to Tier 2 Watchlist of the 2023 U.S. Trafficking in Persons Report is a welcome move, but Adrian Pereira from North-South Initiative says the nation has a long way to go.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Human trafficking: Govt to step up prosecution to convict civil servants involved
The government will step up efforts to prosecute and convict civil servants found involved in human trafficking or forced labour, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Thailand identified as source and transit country for cyber syndicates in Southeast Asia - TIP Report
Thailand is a source and transit country for criminal syndicates operating cyber scams in Cambodia, Laos, Burma, and the Philippines.
Fri Jun 16 2023
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
Govt urged to consider labour reform related to minimum wage, foreign labour
The categorisation of Malaysia as a Tier 3 country under the Trafficking in Persons report would cause untold damage to the economy.
Thu Sep 09 2021
To address human trafficking issue, Malaysia needs a more empathetic approach to protect its victims - REFSA
REFSA says Malaysia needs a more empathetic approach to protect its victims while bringing perpetrators to justice.
Wed Jul 07 2021
Malaysia's downgrade to Tier 3 on human trafficking - inevitable?
According to the TIP Report, officials did not demonstrate a consistent understanding of the definition of trafficking.
Tue Jul 06 2021
Forced labour main human trafficking crime in Malaysia, U.S. says
Malaysia fell to 'Tier 3' in this year's closely watched Trafficking in Persons report.
Fri Jul 02 2021
In a first, US warns of dangers of systemic racism in human trafficking report
The Trafficking in Persons report that inequities undercut Washington's battle against human trafficking.
Fri Jul 02 2021
Malaysia committed in stopping human trafficking - PM Najib
In the 2017 report published by the United States State Department, Malaysia has been upgraded to Tier 2 from Tier 2 Watch List in the 2016.
Wed Jun 28 2017
Malaysia upgraded in US Trafficking in Persons Report
Malaysia has been upgraded by one level to Tier 2 Watch List status in the 2015 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report Monday.
Tue Jul 28 2015
How is the US 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report flawed?
"When the government chose to be secretive with data and information, and unresponsive to queries made, then people will have to rely on information from other sources" says activist Charles Hector.
Tue Jun 24 2014
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