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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has broadened its investigation into the MyIMMs immigration system breach, placing more individuals under scrutiny as authorities work to establish the full scope of the security breach.
Kelantan social welfare authorities detained three Thai women and five others during a coordinated operation targeting apparent sympathy-based street solicitation around Kota Bharu, uncovering what officials describe as an orchestrated money-gathering scheme.
Malaysia's Immigration Department is postponing any disciplinary measures against officers arrested in connection with breaches of the Malaysian Immigration System until the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission completes its investigation.
Authorities have shut down a criminal network that hacked Malaysia's immigration database to issue fake work permits. The MACC and Immigration Department's coordinated operation targets a significant vulnerability in border security and labour control systems.
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has ordered local authorities to immediately address an alleged illegal foreign settlement in Setia Alam, following a state security committee decision mandating enforcement action against land encroachment.
Malaysia's Immigration Department has started a phased rollout of the new Malaysian international passport in Sabah and Sarawak, with eight passport offices beginning service from July 27 and additional locations from August 3.
An Immigration Department officer appeared in Sessions Court in Ayer Keroh to face charges of soliciting and accepting bribes from a restaurant owner, with alleged monthly payments totalling RM1,950 across a seven-month period.
Thai authorities have detained a 19-year-old man and his 14-year-old sister after they attempted to cross the Malaysia-Thailand border illegally through an unsanctioned water crossing at Rantau Panjang.
A Sessions Court in Pasir Mas has charged ten undocumented migrants, including three women, for immigration violations including overstaying, misusing social visit passes, and illegal entry into Malaysia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged all Immigration Department staff to maintain the highest standards of integrity and reject corruption, emphasising the need for compassionate and professional service delivery.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has endorsed efforts to upgrade the Immigration Officer Service Scheme, acknowledging the department's critical role in national security and revenue generation.
Malaysia's Immigration Department is ramping up enforcement against foreign nationals abusing Social Visit Passes, with arrests for pass-related offences more than doubling since 2023. Over 450 cases already recorded this year.
Thailand's Criminal Records Division has mandated fingerprint-based verification for foreign nationals applying for permanent residence, work permits, driving licences, and other official procedures, replacing name-only checks.
Malaysia's largest Islamic youth organisation has called on the government to develop a comprehensive National Innovation Ecosystem Security Policy to protect national interests while remaining open to global investment and talent.
Forest City's developer has pledged complete cooperation with Malaysian authorities investigating the Network School operation, which allegedly involved Israeli citizens using alternative passports to enter Malaysia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged that Malaysia will take immediate deportation action against any Israeli nationals discovered within the country, reaffirming the government's longstanding non-recognition stance.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has initiated a probe into suspected immigration irregularities linked to Network School operating within the Forest City development, examining potential violations of entry and residency regulations.
Malaysia's National Registration Department has approved 286 of 298 MyKAS applications from the Indian community since 2022, representing a 96% approval rate. The figures reveal broader patterns in documentation access across communities.
Brunei's police and multiple government agencies conducted a large-scale enforcement operation in the capital, detecting immigration violations, labour breaches, and electrical code offences across two locations.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen 14 bank accounts totalling RM1.1 million as part of an ongoing investigation into corruption within the immigration sector, targeting both corporate and individual suspects.
The Immigration Department has suspended officers detained by MACC over suspected ties to a criminal syndicate involving foreigners. The suspension remains in effect until investigations conclude.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has issued an arrest warrant for former immigration officer Megat Khairul Anuar Sulaiman following multiple court no-shows, intensifying scrutiny of alleged misconduct within the agency.
Thai police have arrested a hospital medical-records officer and district official in Bangkok's Thonburi area for allegedly facilitating an elaborate scheme that enabled Chinese nationals to register their children as Thai citizens using fraudulent paternity claims.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained 33 people, among them enforcement officers and government employees, suspected of involvement in criminal operations targeting foreign nationals.
Malaysia evaluates citizenship applications individually based on facts and legal provisions, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said, including cases involving children born abroad to Malaysian mothers.
Malaysia's Immigration Department has ramped up preparedness at major border checkpoints ahead of Saturday's Johor state election, with contingency plans in place to handle potential system disruptions.
Malaysian immigration authorities detained 86 undocumented migrants from eight nations during a coordinated enforcement operation at a Klang shopping mall, reflecting intensified efforts to combat irregular migration.
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Selangor authorities have successfully dismantled a sophisticated document forgery ring, apprehending a suspected mastermind. The operation reveals the scale of fraudulent document production affecting immigration and identity verification systems.
Perlis Immigration has created a dedicated task force to track the Rohingya population within the state after reports of increasing presence raised local concerns. The initiative aims to gather accurate data and strengthen enforcement operations.