COMMENT | US trafficking report ranking upgrade: Not yet a victory

COMMENT | It has been a week since the release of the US State Department’s 2024 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report. After careful consideration, Tenaganita believes that while the upgrade is a step in the right direction, it is not yet a cause for celebration.

Malaysia’s upgrade to Tier 2 from the Tier 2 Watchlist in the report is being hailed as a significant victory in the fight against human trafficking and forced labour.

This elevation is viewed by some as a testament to Malaysia’s commitment...