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
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
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024