PUTRAJAYA, Nov 10 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said he has asked police for a detailed briefing on the cases of missing social activist Amri Che Mat and Pastor Raymond Koh, following recent court rulings ordering further investigations.
Speaking at a press conference after the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons event today, Saifuddin said he wanted to be fully briefed on the chronology of both cases before making further statements.
“I’ve met with the Attorney General’s Chambers and the investigation team to understand the facts of the case. The court has clearly directed the police to do two things — reopen investigations and reveal the truth behind the incidents,” he said.
He added that while the cases were inherited from his predecessors, his ministry was committed to following up on the court’s decision and ensuring accountability.
“This is about justice and transparency. If there were any failures, the government must be responsible,” Saifuddin said.
The minister also spoke about ongoing government efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s fight against human trafficking, saying a new National Action Plan on Anti-Trafficking in Persons (2026–2030) was being drafted and is expected to be launched in February next year.
He said the new plan will build on the current 2021–2025 framework and focus on five key areas: governance, law enforcement, victim protection, prevention, and international cooperation.
Among its priorities are improving coordination among enforcement agencies, enhancing prosecution and conviction rates, and recognising victims in high-risk sectors such as domestic work and agriculture. It will also include measures to improve language access for victims, strengthen data integration across agencies, and deepen collaboration with NGOs.
“The government is committed to a zero-tolerance policy towards human trafficking. We want to build a national response ecosystem that is more effective, transparent, and centred on human rights,” Saifuddin said.
Malaysia, he noted, has shown steady improvement in the US State Department’s annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, having moved up from Tier 3 to Tier 2 in recent years.
