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BI investigates alleged human trafficking attempt at NAIA
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BI investigates alleged human trafficking attempt at NAIA

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) started an investigation into an alleged attempt to traffic three supposed victims who were intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 last November 6. According to a Friday BI Facebook post, Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco ordered the investigation after they received a report on the alleged human…

Immigration officer among seven arrested in human trafficking ring | The Star
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Immigration officer among seven arrested in human trafficking ring | The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: An Immigration officer and six Indian nationals were detained for alleged involvement in a human trafficking ring. Immigration director-general Datuk Seri Khairul Dzaimee Daud said the 31-year-old officer and the Indian nationals aged between 20 and 42 were detained at about 7.45pm on Tuesday (Nov 1) at klia2. “We believe the Indian nationals…

Immigration Dept nabs Cambodian for human trafficking
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Immigration Dept nabs Cambodian for human trafficking

PETALING JAYA: A Cambodian man believed to be a human trafficker has been detained by the Immigration Department at the Shah Alam Bus Terminal. Immigration Department director-general Datuk Seri Khairul Dzaimee Daud said that the 47-year-old man was arrested while allegedly bringing five Myanmar nationals from a state bordering Thailand to Kuala Lumpur. “They were…

Job scams in Malaysia lead to human trafficking: Hisham | Daily Express Online
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Job scams in Malaysia lead to human trafficking: Hisham | Daily Express Online

Kuala Lumpur: Shocked by the exorbitant cost of hiring a maid, many Malaysians have resorted to unregistered agents to solve their problem. With ‘sky high’ fees of up to RM15,000,  they are left with no choice but to resort to these agencies which offer lower fees. In the end, many have reportedly lost huge amounts…

Refugees risk being exploited and abused in Malaysia’s food industry
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Refugees risk being exploited and abused in Malaysia’s food industry

Malaysian law does not recognize refugees so many are forced to work informally, thus running the risk of being subjected to exploitation. In a report by Al Jazeera, testimonies from refugees in Kuala Lumpur provide evidence of the situation. Mirron (not her real name) arrived from Somalia in 2018 and had no knowledge of what…