Wan Junaidi presents an MRP grant to a representative of an NGOs at his Santubong Parliament Service Centre.
KUCHING: The case of 47 Malaysians, 44 of whom are Sarawakians, who became victims of a human-trafficking scam and currently being imprisoned in Cambodia should be a warning to all parents.
Santubong MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said that the incident should be a lesson to all especially parents to monitor their children so that they do not fall victim to such scams.
“As such, I remind all parents to carry out thorough investigation if their children are being offered jobs abroad and other places.
“If unsure, parents should ask people with relevant knowledge of the vacancies or government agencies or people’s representatives to ensure the authenticity of the vacancies advertised. “
He said this when presenting minor rural project (MRP) grants to 57 recipients from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) at his Santubong Parliament Service Centre here yesterday. Wan Junaidi stressed that it is crucial for children seeking jobs elsewhere to
not fall victim to human-traffickers.
“After reading the news regarding the incident and the hand-written notes from the victims, I was truly saddened and sympathised with the predicament of the victims and their families.”
He urged community leaders and NGOs to spread awareness of the incident to residents from other villages so that people would not be tricked into such scams in future.
He said that based on the current economic situation of Cambodia, it was quite impossible for foreign workers to be offered monthly income of RM5,000 to RM7,000.
“This is not the fault of the Cambodian government or its officers but the blame lies on the recruitment agency who tricked the victims into the human-trafficking scam.
“Parents play a crucial role in assisting their children find gainful employment for the betterment of their future,” he said.