US TRAFFIC REPORT: INTERIOR DEPARTMENT DESIGNATES THREE KEY AREAS TO REACH TIER 1

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) — The Home Ministry has pledged to elevate the country to Rank 1 in the US State Department's Trafficking in Persons Report, including through improvements in the legal sector.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said two other key areas, capacity building and inter-agency cooperation, were also identified to achieve this goal.

Welcoming Malaysia's progress towards Level 2 after being on the watch list last year, he acknowledged that the report still identified several areas requiring full compliance.

“This commitment aims to generate meaningful initiatives based on legal principles, enforcement, protection and prevention across all stakeholder functions, thereby strengthening efforts to combat human trafficking in Malaysia,” a- he declared.

Saifuddin Nasution was speaking at a press conference today after chairing the 40th Annual General Meeting of the Retired Senior Police Officers Association (RESPA), which was also attended by the Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain and RESPA president Datuk Meor Chek Hussien Mahayuddin. .

Malaysia's latest position at Level 2 in the report was announced in Washington yesterday.

Saifuddin Nasution said achieving Tier 1 status would bring many benefits, including alleviating concerns over possible export restrictions.

Earlier, Saifuddin announced a grant of RM60,000 to support RESPA's programmes.

“We prioritize the well-being of all members as a sign of appreciation for the excellent work of RESPA. One of the most significant activities is visiting sick members, from all communities,” he said.

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