Malaysia’s Home Ministry is developing NAPTIP 4.0 for 2026-2030, building on current successes and maintaining Tier 2 ranking in US trafficking report.
PUTRAJAYA: The Home Ministry is drafting the National Action Plan on Anti-Trafficking in Persons 2026-2030 as a continuation of current successes.
Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said NAPTIP 4.0 would focus on identifying victims in high-risk sectors and strengthening investigation capacities.
“This includes holding accountable any complicit civil servants and improving access to interpreters,” he told reporters after attending the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons event.
The new plan will enhance case coordination and strengthen the role of Victim Assistance Specialists in Sabah and Sarawak.
It will also focus on data integration, digitalising enforcement processes and standardising victim protection nationwide.
Saifuddin said cross-agency, intergovernmental and non-governmental cooperation would be reinforced to build a more effective national response ecosystem.
Malaysia maintained its Tier 2 ranking in the US Department of State’s Trafficking in Persons Report 2025 released on September 30.
The rating reflects international recognition of the government’s efforts to strengthen regulatory mechanisms and dismantle syndicate networks.
It also acknowledges enhanced transparency among agencies and victim-centred recovery initiatives.
“The government stands firm on its zero-tolerance policy against human trafficking, a heinous crime which robs individuals of their dignity and freedom,” he said.
NAPTIP 3.0 was launched in March 2021 and outlines Malaysia’s strategies to combat human trafficking during its implementation period. – Bernama
