Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Kedah Immigration Department arrested 81 undocumented migrants during a crackdown operation at a Kuala Kedah construction site, as authorities intensify enforcement against illegal residency.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested five additional immigration officers as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged unauthorised access to the MyIMMs system. The arrests expand scrutiny of potential security breaches within the immigration department.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested five additional immigration officers as part of its inquiry into the hacking of the MyIMMs system, following their statements at the agency's headquarters.
Singapore's immigration authority warns of exceptionally heavy traffic at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during the National Day long weekend from August 7 to 10, urging motorists to travel during off-peak hours and utilise digital clearance systems.
A Sessions Court in Pasir Mas has imposed fines on 29 undocumented migrants for entering the country illegally, overstaying their visas, and misusing travel documents. Penalties ranged from RM1,000 to RM10,000.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has broadened its investigation into the MyIMMs hacking incident, with growing numbers of suspects now under examination as the probe intensifies.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is pursuing additional suspects in its investigation of the MyIMMs immigration system breach, which enabled the illegal processing of Temporary Employment Visit Pass applications.
Three Thai women were detained in Kota Bharu following a coordinated enforcement operation targeting sympathy-based street solicitation. Authorities rescued eight individuals overall and are warning the public about exploitation tactics.
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission arrests six immigration officers alongside six other suspects in connection with the MyIMMs system breach. The arrests underscore serious lapses in digital security at government agencies.
The Immigration Department has announced it will postpone all disciplinary actions against officers implicated in the MyIMMs hacking incident, pending completion of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's investigation.
Authorities have arrested 12 people, including four immigration officers, in connection with a hacking operation targeting Malaysia's immigration database. The syndicate allegedly used the compromised MyIMMs system to fraudulently process and approve Temporary Employment Visit Passes.
Authorities have charged 159 Chinese nationals connected to a Forest City property fraud syndicate, with additional accusations of unlawful entry into Malaysia.
Malaysia's Immigration Department has commenced the phased introduction of its new international passport in Sabah and Sarawak, with enhanced security features and a validity of up to 10 years.
An Immigration officer in Ayer Keroh has been charged with accepting bribes from a restaurant owner, with allegations spanning seven months and involving payments totalling RM1,950.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister has formally restated the country's longstanding refusal to recognise Israel, following diplomatic engagement with the US State Department. The reaffirmation comes after eight US Democratic lawmakers protested an Israeli citizen's expulsion.
Ten undocumented migrants, including three foreign women, have been charged in Pasir Mas Sessions Court for various immigration violations including overstaying, misusing social visit passes, and entering Malaysia illegally.
Malaysia's Cabinet has instructed the UNHCR to temporarily halt refugee registrations to enable restructuring of the management system through a new Refugee Registration Document programme, Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni announced.
Border authorities detained a 19-year-old Thai national and his 14-year-old Malaysian sister during an illegal crossing attempt at Rantau Panjang. The siblings were apprehended at an unregistered jetty in a continuing crackdown on undocumented border movements.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has unveiled a comprehensive transformation strategy for the Immigration Department, positioning it as a dual engine for economic growth and national security rather than merely a border control authority.
Malaysia's Immigration Department is actively tracing 19 foreign visitors whose movements cannot be verified in connection with Network School operations in Forest City, Johor. Officials say these individuals may have left or entered the country illegally.
Malaysia's Immigration Department is targeting revenue exceeding RM5 billion for 2026, building on consecutive years of surpassing that threshold. The department has collected RM2.6 billion through mid-year.
Perlis Immigration has begun issuing the new Malaysian International Passport, featuring 94 security enhancements. The updated travel document became available to citizens aged 18 and above from July 1, with optional validity periods of five or ten years.
Thailand's Criminal Records Division has implemented stricter identity verification procedures requiring fingerprints for nine categories of foreign applications, including permanent residence, visa extensions, and employment permits.
A Pasir Mas shop owner has been handed a RM5,000 fine by the Sessions Court after permitting an undocumented migrant to remain at her premises, underscoring ongoing enforcement actions against those housing illegal workers.
Fourteen foreign nationals were charged at Pasir Mas Sessions Court with illegal entry, overstaying, and misusing their passes. The case highlights ongoing immigration enforcement across Malaysia's northern states.
Forest City's developer Country Garden Pacificview has pledged complete cooperation with Malaysian authorities investigating Network School operations allegedly involving Israeli nationals, emphasising zero tolerance for legal violations.
Kuala Lumpur authorities arrested 111 undocumented migrants during an immigration raid on Jalan Kenanga, a major wholesale clothing district. The operation reflects ongoing enforcement efforts against irregular labour migration in Malaysia's informal economy.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen 14 bank accounts—five corporate and nine personal—totalling roughly RM1.1 million as part of a widening corruption investigation centred on the immigration sector.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has remanded 33 suspects, including government enforcement officers, as part of an investigation into an organised visa bribery syndicate. The arrests span multiple states and relate to offences dating back to 2021.
Malaysia's Home Ministry will continue assessing citizenship applications on a case-by-case basis, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said, clarifying that a Malaysian mother's death does not automatically disqualify applicants.
Folarin Balogun, born in New York to a Nigerian mother unable to fly home, has become the focal point of a collision between World Cup drama, American identity politics, and the ongoing debate over birthright citizenship.
Malaysia's Immigration Department has heightened preparations at major border checkpoints to ensure smooth passage for voters returning from Singapore to participate in the Johor State Election scheduled for July 11.
Malaysia's National Registration Department detained a Bangladeshi national in Kuantan after discovering he possessed a Malaysian passport that did not belong to him, following intelligence gathered from social media.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced Malaysia and Singapore will jointly launch a new digital immigration system and extra border lanes by January to address checkpoint congestion and improve cross-border movement efficiency.
The Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has released updated guidelines for Overseas Citizen of India cardholders, introducing a 90-day window for free passport updates and changing validity periods for spouse-category applications.