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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Shamsul Anuar: Malaysia committed to tackling transnational crime with new Asean action plan
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Malaysia is actively participating in efforts to combat transnational crime, with Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah highlighting the nation's role in developing a new Plan of Action to Combat Transnational Crime (2026–2035) and a Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crimes (SOMTC) Work Programme (2026–2028). Shamsul Anuar said the new plan and work programme would guide Asean's response to crime over the next decade. 'Our goal is to make these plans practical and ready for future threats, including cybercrime, human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and terrorism. We want to work closely with partners like Russia and welcome their support and contributions. 'On regional security, Malaysia believes peace depends on strong arms control and following international rules. We support dialogue and trust-building to keep the region safe,' he said at the Asean-Russia Consultations of High Representatives for Security Issues - 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Matters (13th HROSM) held in Moscow, Russia. The meeting was chaired by the Russian Federation's Minister of Foreign Affairs, S.V. Lavrov. According to Shamsul Anuar, Malaysia is proud of the progress on the Comprehensive Plan of Action for the Asean-Russia Strategic Partnership (2026–2030), which he believes would help both sides work more closely in important areas. 'We support the SOMTC + Russia Work Plan (2025–2028) to fight transnational crimes such as human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and cybercrime. We hope this plan can be finalised soon and officially agreed upon,' he said. He added that Malaysia also stressed the need for better coordination and information sharing between Asean and its partners to handle new security threats, including terrorism, cyber threats, and other transnational crimes. 'The 25th Asean SOMTC will be held in Malaysia from June 23 to 27, 2025. We look forward to welcoming all members and partners, including Russia, to Putrajaya. We are also hosting the 17th SOMTC + Russia Consultation on June 25, 2025, to strengthen our joint efforts against transnational crime. 'Malaysia remains fully committed to working closely with Asean and the Russian Federation to ensure our cooperation stays strong, relevant, and beneficial for all,' he said. — Bernama
The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia leading efforts to combat transnational crime
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is actively participating in efforts to combat transnational crime, with Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah highlighting the nation's role in developing a new Plan of Action to Combat Transnational Crime (2026–2035) and a Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crimes (SOMTC) Work Programme (2026–2028). Shamsul Anuar said the new plan and work programme would guide ASEAN's response to crime over the next decade. 'Our goal is to make these plans practical and ready for future threats, including cybercrime, human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and terrorism. We want to work closely with partners like Russia and welcome their support and contributions. 'On regional security, Malaysia believes peace depends on strong arms control and following international rules. We support dialogue and trust-building to keep the region safe,' he said at the ASEAN-Russia Consultations of High Representatives for Security Issues - 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Matters (13th HROSM) held in Moscow, Russia. The meeting was chaired by the Russian Federation's Minister of Foreign Affairs, S.V. Lavrov. According to Shamsul Anuar, Malaysia is proud of the progress on the Comprehensive Plan of Action for the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership (2026–2030), which he believes would help both sides work more closely in important areas. 'We support the SOMTC + Russia Work Plan (2025–2028) to fight transnational crimes such as human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and cybercrime. We hope this plan can be finalised soon and officially agreed upon,' he said. He added that Malaysia also stressed the need for better coordination and information sharing between ASEAN and its partners to handle new security threats, including terrorism, cyber threats, and other transnational crimes. 'The 25th ASEAN SOMTC will be held in Malaysia from June 23 to 27, 2025. We look forward to welcoming all members and partners, including Russia, to Putrajaya. We are also hosting the 17th SOMTC + Russia Consultation on June 25, 2025, to strengthen our joint efforts against transnational crime. 'Malaysia remains fully committed to working closely with ASEAN and the Russian Federation to ensure our cooperation stays strong, relevant, and beneficial for all,' he said.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Malaysia Leading Efforts To Combat Transnational Crime
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is actively participating in efforts to combat transnational crime, with Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah highlighting the nation's role in developing a new Plan of Action to Combat Transnational Crime (2026–2035) and a Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crimes (SOMTC) Work Programme (2026–2028). Shamsul Anuar said the new plan and work programme would guide ASEAN's response to crime over the next decade. 'Our goal is to make these plans practical and ready for future threats, including cybercrime, human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and terrorism. We want to work closely with partners like Russia and welcome their support and contributions. 'On regional security, Malaysia believes peace depends on strong arms control and following international rules. We support dialogue and trust-building to keep the region safe,' he said at the ASEAN-Russia Consultations of High Representatives for Security Issues - 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Matters (13th HROSM) held in Moscow, Russia. The meeting was chaired by the Russian Federation's Minister of Foreign Affairs, S.V. Lavrov. According to Shamsul Anuar, Malaysia is proud of the progress on the Comprehensive Plan of Action for the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership (2026–2030), which he believes would help both sides work more closely in important areas. 'We support the SOMTC + Russia Work Plan (2025–2028) to fight transnational crimes such as human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and cybercrime. We hope this plan can be finalised soon and officially agreed upon,' he said. He added that Malaysia also stressed the need for better coordination and information sharing between ASEAN and its partners to handle new security threats, including terrorism, cyber threats, and other transnational crimes. 'The 25th ASEAN SOMTC will be held in Malaysia from June 23 to 27, 2025. We look forward to welcoming all members and partners, including Russia, to Putrajaya. We are also hosting the 17th SOMTC + Russia Consultation on June 25, 2025, to strengthen our joint efforts against transnational crime.
The Star
29-04-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Asean member states share information to strengthen anti-trafficking cooperation
Malaysian Immigration officers arresting an Indonesian woman working as a smuggling syndicate transporter in Ampang in March 2025. The Kuala Lumpur workshop's objectives were to increase and strengthen cross-border investigative cooperation among law enforcement agencies within the Asean region. KUALA LUMPUR: Brunei's delegation participated in the Asean Workshop on Strengthening Transnational Investigative Cooperation under the Head of Specialist Anti-Trafficking Unit (HSU) Process Mechanism in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The workshop, on April 23 and 24, was one of the initiatives under the Asean Multi-Year Work Plan 2024–2028, endorsed ad referendum (for further consideration or ratification) by the Asean Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crime (SOMTC) on August 12, 2024. It aimed to strengthen cooperation among Asean member states in addressing key issues related to combating human trafficking in the region. Representatives from the Human Trafficking Investigation Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department at the Royal Brunei Police Force, the Security and Legal Division of the Prime Minister's Office, as well as the Immigration and National Registration Department attended the workshop. A representative from Brunei Darussalam presented 'Transnational Trafficking in Persons Case Identification and Formal and Informal Cooperation Mechanisms for Trafficking in Persons Cases among Asean Member States' during the information-sharing session. The workshop's objectives were to increase and strengthen cross-border investigative cooperation among law enforcement agencies and SOMTC focal persons under the HSU mechanism within the Asean region. It also aimed to enhance the operationalisation of the HSU Terms of Reference by updating bilateral and regional cross-border investigation processes into the HSU Process Mechanism. The programme also demonstrated the importance of Asean's collective efforts to combat trafficking in persons, strengthen regional cooperation, and reaffirm the commitment to protecting vulnerable groups. A total of 33 participants from 11 countries, including Timor-Leste as observers, attended the workshop. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
