Abstract
Human trafficking is an issue prevalent in most countries including Malaysia.This article aims to discuss the findings of a qualitative analysis on the causes of human trafficking in Malaysia.The study involves data collection, in-depth interviews with five informants among the authorities involved directly in dealing with human trafficking. Based on the findings from the interviews conducted, there are several causes of human trafficking in Malaysia. Among these are human attitudinal weaknesses, the presence of demand and outsourcing companies and foreign employment agencies
Highlights
Human trafficking is a current trend of criminal behaviour as well as a social problem that has a negative impact on a society as well as a country's development (Norcikeyonn and Nor-Ina, 2013)
According to a report on human trafficking issued by the United States Department of State, since 2006 Malaysia has been identified as a transit country and a destination for trafficking victims comprising mainly women from China, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam (US Department of State, 2006)
Findings and Discussion The Beginning of Human Trafficking Issues in Malaysia The analysis of the findings of the study show that several causes have contributed to the issue of human trafficking in Malaysia
Summary
A Qualitative Analysis on Causes of Human Trafficking from the Perspective of Malaysian Authorities. Received: 21 January 2020, Revised: 06 February 2020, Accepted: 24 February 2020. In-Text Citation: (Hamzah et al, 2020) To Cite this Article: Hamzah, N. A Qualitative Analysis on Causes of Human. Trafficking from the Perspective of Malaysian Authorities. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 10(3), 77–90. Vol 10, No 3, 2020, Pg. 77 - 90 http://hrmars.com/index.php/pages/detail/IJARBSS
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