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Spain has announced temporary border checks on travellers from Italy, escalating a dispute over migration management following a massive migrant surge into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta that overwhelmed local facilities.
A Sessions Court in Pasir Mas has imposed financial penalties on 29 undocumented migrants, with fines ranging from RM1,000 to RM10,000 for immigration violations including illegal entry and overstaying.
Penang's Chief Minister says the voluntary relocation of 121 Rohingya from a North Seberang Perai settlement was community-initiated with UNHCR support, not a government operation, as the state continues monitoring refugee populations across multiple districts.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled Malaysia's intention to implement more stringent controls over refugee populations, warning that no group will be permitted to occupy public areas or compromise public safety.