Couple carrying Malaysian passport arrested for human trafficking in Wang Kelian
A Myanmar man and his Thai wife who were allegedly involved in a human trafficking syndicate linked to transit camps and mass graves found in 2015 in Wang Kelian were arrested in Bangkok on Thursday.
Sat Sep 03 2022
Lubuk Sireh transit camp site cordoned off for second phase of digging operation
The transit camp site in Lubuk Sireh in Perlis is being closely guarded by the General Operations Force (GOF) to enable the second phase of digging up of the graves.
Thu Jun 04 2015
Mass graves: Malaysian team enters Thailand
Malaysian police and the forensics team began its journey into Thailand to enter the Mata Ayer Forest transit camp to conduct forensic investigations of mass graves and finding of more bodies.
Wed Jun 03 2015
Perlis Forestry Department to rehabilitate jungle after exhumation of graves
The Perlis Forestry Department will rehabilitate parts of the jungle affected by the discovery of transit camps used by human trafficking syndicates, including via replanting of trees.
Wed Jun 03 2015
Rohingya women migrants used as sex slaves
Rohingya women migrants detained at a human trafficking syndicate transit camp in Padang Besar, Thailand, were treated like sex slaves and subjected to gang rape by the camp guards.
Mon Jun 01 2015
Another transit camp found, just 100 metres from border
Another transit camp was found, believed to have been abandoned by human trafficking syndicates, just 100 metres from the Thailand border.
Sun May 31 2015
"I dug my friend's grave," says escaped transit camp victim
Digging his friend's grave was one of the unforgettable experiences for Rohingya Mohamad Toha Naziullah.
Fri May 29 2015
"I just wanted to die," says human trafficking victim
Nurul Amin Nobi Hussein said he was held at the transit camp in Wang Kelian last year and lost all hope of surviving.
Thu May 28 2015
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024