Malaysia seeks holistic solutions to end modern day slavery


Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin. -Bernama filepic

JAKARTA: Malaysia is committed to continue fighting modern slavery holistically so that its victims can be protected, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.

He said the government's focus was not solely on managing the entry of foreign workers but looking at effective methods to reduce the problem of human trafficking and forced labour.

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