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Two married couples in Johor Baru have entered not guilty pleas to charges connected to alleged domestic helper abuse captured in a viral video, facing multiple counts including causing hurt and unlawful passport possession.
Malaysia's anti-trafficking efforts have yielded measurable results, with rescued victims declining sharply since 2023. The government conducted nearly 400 labour enforcement operations nationwide in the first five months of this year.
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Two Malaysian military personnel have been charged in Alor Setar with smuggling three Myanmar migrants across the Bukit Kayu Hitam border. The case highlights ongoing concerns about human trafficking networks exploiting porous regional boundaries.
Two Malaysian soldiers have been charged with smuggling three Myanmar nationals across the Malaysia-Thailand border. The case highlights ongoing security concerns at regional frontiers.