KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia joined the global community in pledging its commitment to end forced labour, modern slavery and human trafficking at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly in New York. Themed “A Call to Action to End Forced Labour, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking”, Anifah said the country has sufficient laws to deal with the matter such as the Penal Code and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007. In addition, Malaysia’s efforts are being guided by our National Action Plan on Anti-Trafficking in Persons (2016-2020), as the second instalment to our first plan for the 2011-2015 period. Anifah asserted Malaysia recognises the centrality of regional and international cooperation in combating these heinous crimes. Less than two weeks ago Malaysia has ratified the 2015 Asean Convention against Trafficking in Persons (ACTIP), especially women and children.

Source: New Strait Times September 20, 2017 03:33 UTC