M’sia remains on Tier 2 Watch List of 2016 human trafficking report – DPM

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Zahid gestures when addressing thousands of Sarawakians. - Photo by Kong Jun Liung

Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia remains on the Tier 2 Watch List in the 2016 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report of the United States, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

The report, issued by the United States Department of State in Washington yesterday, had assessed 188 countries including Malaysia in terms of the prevention, prosecution and protection aspects, he said in a statement today.

Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Home Minister, said that overall the Malaysian government welcomed the constructive criticism and recommendations contained in the report and would take the appropriate follow-up action.

“Malaysia will remain committed to combating this inhumane crime,” he said.

He said the US Department of State had taken note of the efforts taken by Malaysia in strengthening existing legislation through amendments that came into force on Nov 18 last year. – Bernama