Immigration rescues two Indonesian women from forced labour, human trafficking syndicate


KUALA LUMPUR: Two Indonesian women, believed to be victims of forced labour exploitation and human trafficking, were rescued following a series of enforcement operations in Kapar and Bukit Jelutong.

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the raids were conducted on Jan 6 and 12, following public complaints and intelligence gathered by the department's Atipsom and Amla Prevention divisions, to dismantle an unregistered foreign domestic helper agent syndicate.

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