Malaysia working with US to fight human trafficking


Forging ties: Dr Ahmad Zahid and Coppedge at his office in Putrajaya.

PUTRAJAYA: Prosecuting human traffickers and identifying those susceptible to exploitation as forced labourers are among the areas in which Malaysia will work closely with the United States.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi discussed the matter with Susan Coppedge, the US Ambassador-at-large for Trafficking in Persons, at his office yesterday.

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