Human Trafficking:A SOCIAL ILL

By:Moganeswary A/P Renganathan

ID Number:2013-121820

Topic:Ministry of Defence

      In this era of globalisation, human trafficking has become as one of the biggest crimes in the world.In Malaysia,the statistics of human trafficking cases investigated by law enforcement agencies from 2008 till March 27, 2012 is total of 439 cases and the total catch of 621.Human trafficking is a global crisis generally known as an illegal business deal of human beings for the intention of sexual exploitation, forced labor, also known as modern-day slavery and for the extraction of internal organs, tissues and ova.

The chief reason for the increasing crime rate of human trafficking in Malaysia is because it is a remunarative business and it is the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world.Second factor is because of victims who is in the search for a better living from poverty,unemployment or from a political conflict country intend to migrate to another country may lead to the increase in human trafficking crime rate.Thirdly,the most targeted ones are the homeless individuals.This happens specially among young ladies who break away from their house without elders knowledge in a young age and finally become a roofless person.These girls has a greater chance or risk to be kidnapped by the traffickers and being exploited.

The victims who are effected by this dreadful network of human trafficking are largely from females and childrens.In this category,females are estimated approximately 800,000-900,000 living as modern-day slaves,and childrens are born for only a specific reason,that is to be sold.Men are targeted and trafficked to be mainly used in the form of forced labor.The worrisome part about the issue of human trafficking is women and children, especially young girls who are always being exploited sexually. This will lead to another big trouble and that is being infected with HIV disease. These victims of human trafficking also has to go through many sicknesses and diseases due to the lack of nutrients since they will not be given a proper diet.Moreover,the image of our country is severely discredited as our country not only known as a destination country but also has become a transit country for human trafficking crime activity.And according to the Immigration Department,Malaysia was once again for the fourth year in a row are placed in Tier Two Watch List (Tier 2, Watch List) by the U.S. Department of State (U.S.) in the report Trafficking in Persons (TIP) 2013 on this year.

Hence,as a Ministry of Defence,to prevent this issue of human trafficking in Malaysia which is getting serious day by day,I would like to suggest that law enforcement should be done by the country's security department as Police force,with the monitoring of Ministry of Defence as encountering the criminals by shooting in order so that the criminals will not dare enough to commit this kind of criminal act.Besides that, the Ministry of Defence should join up with General Operation Force(PGA) and Immigration Department of Malaysia and Navy Force,to keep observing the activities in areas like airports and harbors. It is because, the human trafficking criminals can do this crime at anytime and anywhere without no one realize about it. The criminals are very smart and cunning when doing their crime activities,thus for a better result,the security level has to be trained to a higher level and equip them with a new technology of weapons, and telecommunication equipment to make them easier to transfer data of the criminal and communication among them is easier and more efficient.Moreover,the ministry will conduct a campaign on Anti-Human Trafficking through whole Malaysia to raise our Malaysian awareness on this seriousness of this case which is increasing nationwide.This is to keep Malaysian to stay safe and careful wherever they go,to prevent themselves from being a victim of this human trafficking.The ministry believe that by accomplishing these ways to overcome human trafficking,the crime can be banished from our country.And,our Malaysia's peace and serenity can be affirmed and the country will be free from crime.

In conclusion,last but not least,the public's support is also strongly needed to fight against the human trafficking activity which is growing rapidly.In order to sustain the harmonious Malaysia and to maintain the peaceful living of Malaysian citizens,public's co-operation is needed,that is when they should inform Majlis Anti Pemerdagangan Orang Dan Penyeludupan Migran Malaysia through the hotline number:999 if there is any suspicious case happen on human trafficking.As the saying goes prevention is better than cure,each and everyone should be aware of this issue, so that you or your beloved will not become as one of the victim of this pitfall too.

References:
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