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Two married couples have claimed trial in magistrates' courts in Johor Baru, facing charges of causing hurt, criminal intimidation, and illegally holding passports of domestic helpers.
Ho Chi Minh City police have dismantled sophisticated networks smuggling foreign nationals to operate online fraud schemes, resulting in 26 criminal charges and the seizure of hundreds of computers and mobile devices.
Malaysia's government reports a significant decline in human trafficking and labour exploitation cases rescued, dropping from 70 victims in 2023 to just four by May 2026, attributed to stepped-up enforcement efforts.
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Two Malaysian military personnel have been charged in Alor Setar with smuggling three Myanmar migrants through the Bukit Kayu Hitam border, highlighting ongoing security vulnerabilities at critical entry points.