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Immigration authorities in Kuala Lumpur have arrested the suspected leader of a passport-forging operation, along with two other individuals, as part of an intensified campaign against travel document fraud.
Immigration authorities in Johor arrested 226 undocumented migrants and exposed a four-year smuggling racket that enabled workers to repeatedly bypass border controls using fraudulent passport stamps.
Five Immigration Department officers have been remanded until August 6 as police investigate their suspected involvement in hacking the Malaysian Immigration System, allegedly used to illegally process temporary work visas.
Malaysian authorities have arrested a Myanmar national accused of operating as an unlicensed immigration agent, facilitating the sale of counterfeit employment passes to undocumented migrant workers as part of an organised criminal network.
A criminologist has cautioned that the MyIMMs breach represents a fundamental threat to national security, extending far beyond typical cybercrime concerns and potentially compromising Malaysia's border integrity.
The Immigration Department will defer disciplinary action against officers detained for allegedly hacking the MyIMMS system until the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission completes its investigation.
Malaysian authorities have broken up a criminal network that illegally accessed the immigration system to generate fraudulent work permits. The MACC and Immigration Department joint operation represents a significant enforcement victory against document fraud.
Malaysia's Immigration Department has commenced a phased introduction of its upgraded international passport in Sabah and Sarawak, with the first batch of offices beginning service today and additional centres going live on August 3.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has declared the government will take decisive action against refugees who breach Malaysian laws or disrupt public order, following a demonstration by Rohingya refugees outside the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur.
Australian far-right politician Pauline Hanson has lost her appeal against a racial vilification ruling after telling a Muslim senator to return to Pakistan, with the court rejecting her free speech defence.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has tasked relevant government agencies with clearing the backlog of foreign worker applications within one month, with particular focus on the restaurant industry.
An Immigration Department officer has been arraigned in Ayer Keroh Sessions Court on seven charges of soliciting and receiving bribes totalling RM1,950 monthly from a restaurant proprietor across a seven-month period.
Authorities arrested a 19-year-old Thai national and his 14-year-old Malaysian sister at Rantau Panjang after they attempted to cross the border through an unregistered jetty, prompting fresh concerns over porous maritime security.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appealed to all Immigration Department staff to maintain the highest ethical standards and reject corruption, emphasising compassion and professionalism in border security.
Immigration authorities are investigating 19 foreign visitors whose movements cannot be verified in connection with Network School operations in Forest City, Johor, following public concerns about alleged Israeli participation.
Perlis Immigration has commenced issuing Malaysia's new international passport, featuring 94 security enhancements. The document offers five or ten-year validity options for citizens aged 18 and above.
Thailand's Criminal Records Division has implemented mandatory fingerprint verification for nine categories of applications involving foreign nationals, including immigration procedures, civil service roles, and overseas employment, replacing name-based screening methods.
Fourteen foreign nationals have been charged in Pasir Mas Sessions Court with illegal entry into Malaysia, violating visa conditions, and misusing travel documentation.
Malaysia's Home Ministry disclosed that 3,640 citizenship applications remain pending in Sabah as of May 31, with only 10 approved. Deputy minister announces procedural reforms and expanded late registration services.
Forest City's developer has committed to full cooperation with Malaysian authorities investigating Network School operations allegedly involving Israeli nationals. The developer emphasizes zero tolerance for legal violations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's zero-tolerance stance on Israeli nationals, pledging immediate deportation of anyone found entering the country without recognition of Israel as policy.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has initiated a probe into alleged immigration irregularities connected to Network School, a facility located in Forest City. The investigation examines potential violations in immigration procedures and operations.
Malaysia's Immigration Department will set up a mobile passport renewal service at IOI City Mall from July 16-18, offering direct Malaysian International Passport renewals and related immigration services to the public.
Malaysian immigration officials have arrested 111 undocumented migrants during a comprehensive enforcement operation targeting the wholesale clothing sector along Jalan Kenanga in Kuala Lumpur.
Pakistan has deported approximately 2.59 million Afghan nationals since 2023 as part of an intensified immigration enforcement operation. Punjab province has detained and processed over 138,000 undocumented Afghans through its holding centres.
Philippine authorities arrested a 72-year-old Canadian national in Laguna after Canadian law enforcement alerted them to his presence. The suspect had a documented history of child sexual offences spanning multiple countries.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen 14 bank accounts—nine personal and five corporate—containing approximately RM1.1 million in connection with an ongoing immigration corruption investigation.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption commission has arrested 38 individuals, including immigration enforcement officers and civil servants, in a sweeping investigation into foreign worker-related corruption. The operation resulted in RM2.5 million in seized luxury items and 14 frozen bank accounts.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has issued an arrest warrant for Megat Khairul Anuar Sulaiman, a former immigration officer, following his repeated failure to attend court hearings in an ongoing case.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained 33 people, including immigration enforcement officials, following raids across four states. The alleged scheme involved illegal visa processing services since 2021.
Authorities detained 33 Myanmar nationals and issued 14 compound notices during a joint enforcement operation in Puchong's Kampung Sri Langkas Tambahan and Jalan Jurutera, targeting undocumented foreigners and regulatory violations.
American striker Folarin Balogun became the focal point of a World Cup storm when a presidential intervention, Supreme Court timing, and immigration politics collided over his suspended red card against Belgium.
Malaysia's Immigration Department has heightened operational readiness at major border crossings ahead of the Johor state election, ensuring voters working in Singapore can return without delays for Saturday's polling.
The US Supreme Court has blocked President Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and temporary visa holders, ruling that the 14th Amendment protects such rights.
The Immigration Department detained 86 undocumented migrants from eight countries during a multi-agency operation at a Klang shopping mall on Wednesday, marking a significant enforcement action.
Malaysia's MyNIISe digital immigration system has processed 19.48 million QR code transactions at Johor's Sultan Iskandar Building and Sultan Abu Bakar Complex as of late June, reflecting growing adoption of automated border crossing technology.