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The government is considering more effective laws, rules and policies in its ght against human tra cking. -- NSTP/AIZUDDIN SAAD

By Sarah Rahim (/authors/sarah-rahim) - August 5, 2019 @ 12:24pm

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is considering more effective laws, rules and policies in its ght against human tra cking.

Home Affairs Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said that there is also a need to strengthen cooperation among government agencies, civil society organisations and international
institutions in anti-tra cking efforts.

"I believe we can put an end to this crime by working together," he said at the launch of the rst National Conference on Anti-Tra cking in Persons 2019 here, today.

The two-day conference is jointly organised by the Anti-Tra cking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Council (MAPO) and Joining Hands Against Modern Slavery, a coalition of
non-governmental organisations working towards ending modern slavery.

It is attended by about 300 participants.

According to Muhyiddin, the number of human tra cking victims in Malaysia has reduced over the years.

“MAPO recorded 543 victims placed at shelters in the rst half of this year, in comparison to 1,474 throughout last year and 2,945 (in 2017).

"While the statistics demonstrate our resolve, we will continue to put more focus on enforcement, prosecution, prevention and protection of tra cked victims," he added.

Muhyiddin said the crime will persist if the business community continues to create a demand for tra cked persons, while public o cials turn a blind eye to it.

"The Malaysian government views tra cking in persons as a pressing human rights issue and a heinous crime. It is a serious offence. Its sole purpose is none other than the exploitation
of human beings for material gain," he added.

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 Muhyiddin said that MAPO, which is being spearheaded by the Home Ministry, has implemented reforms in the drive towards curbing human tra cking based on recommendations of
the Tra cking-In-Persons Report.

“We have manifested our effort in curbing this issue with the appointment of specialised prosecutors and enforcement focal points in all states. In addition, a special court to handle
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