Kota Kinabalu: Seventeen Malaysians who repeatedly complained of poor working condition were rescued at their worksite by police in Cavite, Philippines, Friday.
“It was a joint operation by the Police Regional Intelligence Division 4-A (Calabarzon), and the Royal Malaysian Police, with the assistance of the Provincial Intelligence Unit, Cavite Police, and Kawit Municipal Police, in coordination with the Directorate for Intelligence,” said Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr.
The rescued Malaysian workers expressed wish to resign from the company, he added.
The workers were identified as Steve Sim Vui Leong, Kong Seeing Hock, Lai Yen Fan, Tiu Yong Yong, Tommy Wong Chiong Ming, Jane Liong Siew Jiun, Chua Wei Tung, Ang Kian Long, Antonio Alex Samuel, Stephen Pang Ying Kwong, Simon Chee Yung Fock, Stephanie Sim Do Do, William Law Hing Liong, Bong Ju Fong, Algyen David, and Yaw You Ming.
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Acorda said the PNP’s successful joint operation with Malaysian Police is a testament to the importance of cross-border cooperation in addressing issues related to human rights and the protection of vulnerable individuals.
He emphasized the PNP’s commitment to upholding human rights and promoting the welfare of all individuals within the Philippine jurisdiction, regardless of nationality.
“The PNP remains steadfast in our duty to uphold the rule of law and protect the rights of every individual within our jurisdiction, including foreign nationals,” Acorda said.
“We will continue to work closely with our foreign counterparts to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone within our borders.”
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