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Malaysia's Kedah and Perlis states have recorded zero arrests under anti-trafficking legislation despite intensified enforcement operations targeting Myanmar migrants, according to the Deputy Home Minister.
Two Malaysian soldiers have been charged with smuggling three Myanmar nationals across the Malaysia-Thailand border last month, highlighting enforcement challenges in the region's porous borders and security vulnerabilities.
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Two Malaysian soldiers have been charged in Alor Setar Sessions Court with smuggling three Myanmar nationals through the Bukit Kayu Hitam border crossing, highlighting ongoing security concerns at the Malaysia-Myanmar frontier.