Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has expressed optimism that Malaysia’s rating in the US Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report will present enchancment this 12 months. Currently, Malaysia is placed in Tier 3, which places the country in a disadvantageous place.
The TIP report is scheduled to be launched tomorrow evening, and the Home Ministry is about to have an engagement session with the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur before its publication. The minister shared this information with reporters on the Dewan Rakyat.
“I am confident that the ranking will enhance, and we will continue to work onerous to make sure that Malaysia is no longer in Tier 3,” mentioned Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
The US TIP report is an annual assessment of countries’ efforts in combating human trafficking. Tier 3 is the lowest ranking, indicating that a nation does not absolutely meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and is not making important efforts to do so.
Malaysia’s placement in Tier three has had unfavorable penalties on the country’s status and its capacity to receive certain forms of help from the United States. An improved ranking may lead to better cooperation and assist from the US in addressing human trafficking issues.
It is crucial for Malaysia to reveal progress in its efforts to fight human trafficking so as to improve its standing within the international community. Template ’s engagement with the US Embassy is a constructive step in the direction of fostering collaboration and sharing finest practices to sort out the issue..