Malaysia and the issue of human trafficking: Root causes, securitisation and responses / Sheila Devi Michael
Human trafficking is a grave transnational organised crime which has been outstandingly on the rise for the past two decades. With increasing global and security concern, human trafficking has stirred up many actors at international as well as at state level to play vital role in curbing this cri...
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| Summary: | Human trafficking is a grave transnational organised crime which has been outstandingly on
the rise for the past two decades. With increasing global and security concern, human
trafficking has stirred up many actors at international as well as at state level to play vital
role in curbing this crime. The research on the events of human trafficking in Malaysia
through the efforts to combat this crime in the country by state and non-state actors is
significant for national interest, to protect the sovereignty of the country and the human
rights of the people who fall easily as victims into the hands of ruthless traffickers. Malaysia
is identified as a country of origin besides a lucrative destination and transit point for
traffickers to transport their victims. Concurrently, internal trafficking also occurs in
Malaysia. Human trafficking is reported to be the second profitable business after drug
cartel. It is an illicit clandestine movement and the nature of this crime imposes numerous
security challenges to a state and its people. The security of the people is poignant and
human security is the vital core of humanity by enhancing human freedom and human
fulfilment. Human trafficking violates the freedom of a person and it is against human rights.
The essential question is if the Malaysian government doing enough in curbing human
trafficking in the country? The Malaysian government in collaboration with its agencies
have responded by outlining a National Action Plan against Trafficking in Persons (2010-
2015) as a preventive measure. With numerous efforts to combat human trafficking,
perpetrators are still motivated by the high profits from this lucrative business of trafficking
people. The push and pull factors are determinants for such an illegal activity to operate in
Malaysia and globally. People become a prey easily due to circumstances and many are
trafficked without their knowledge as human trafficking has many forms and the modus
operandi vary from countries and destinations. Subsequently, it has negative impact on the
socio-economics and politics of a country. Therefore, creating awareness through education
system, media and social networks may prevent men, women and children from involving in
situations that may lead to human trafficking and eventually becoming a victim. |
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