Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
A Pasir Mas resident faces a RM10,000 fine after being convicted of harbouring two undocumented Myanmar migrants. The case underscores Malaysia's ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration and the legal consequences for those assisting migrants.
US immigration agents detained a Johns Hopkins University researcher preparing to board a domestic flight, marking an uptick in airport arrests under the Trump administration. The incident raises concerns for Southeast Asian academics and researchers.
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has instructed local authorities to take immediate enforcement action against an alleged illegal foreign settlement in Setia Alam, ordering the Shah Alam City Council to issue notices to landowners.
Unable to overturn birthright citizenship through courts, Donald Trump's administration is now pursuing enforcement action against so-called birth tourism, with China becoming the focal point despite scant data supporting the scale of the phenomenon.
Thai military personnel arrested twenty Myanmar nationals attempting illegal entry into Thailand's Mae Sot district on July 24. The group lacked proper travel documentation and was discovered hiding near a shopping complex during a border security operation.
Malaysia's immigration authorities have documented a sharp escalation in enforcement against foreign nationals illegally working on social visit passes, with annual arrests exceeding 2,600 in recent years.
Malaysia's Immigration Department is intensifying enforcement operations against the growing misuse of Social Visit Passes by foreign nationals, with arrests for SVP-related offences climbing sharply over recent years.
Johor's chief minister has directed authorities to investigate the Network School in Forest City after allegations emerged that Israeli nationals participated in the programme using passports from other countries.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has affirmed Malaysia's zero-tolerance stance on Israeli presence, pledging immediate deportation of any Israeli nationals discovered within Malaysian borders as part of the country's longstanding non-recognition policy.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has opened a formal probe into suspected immigration violations connected to Network School operating within the Forest City development, examining potential misuse of visa and work permit systems.
A 26-year-old Colombian man died after being shot by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during a vehicle stop in Maine on Monday. The incident has triggered calls for an independent investigation from lawmakers.
Philippine authorities arrested a 72-year-old Canadian national in Laguna for child sexual offenses following an alert from Canadian law enforcement. The suspect had been overstaying in the country since 2015.
A coordinated enforcement sweep across Bandar Seri Begawan involving over 200 personnel from multiple government agencies has uncovered immigration violations, workplace safety breaches, and electrical code infractions.
Authorities in Puchong detained 33 Myanmar nationals and issued 14 compound notices during a coordinated enforcement sweep targeting undocumented foreign workers and business violations.
A Kelantan court has charged 12 undocumented migrants, including three women, with illegal entry, overstaying and misusing travel documents. The cases highlight ongoing immigration enforcement efforts in the state.
Johor Immigration authorities have detained 80 foreign nationals and a Malaysian HR officer during raids at two manufacturing facilities in the Larkin industrial zone, signalling intensified efforts against unlawful employment practices.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has identified potential organised crime links in begging operations involving foreigners, particularly children, across Kuala Lumpur tourist areas. Authorities conducted 836 enforcement sweeps detaining 5,411 foreign nationals, with investigations ongoing against local facilitators.
The Immigration Department detained 86 undocumented migrants from eight countries during a coordinated multi-agency enforcement operation at a shopping mall in Klang on Wednesday.
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Human rights organisation Tenaganita has criticised a June 25, 2026 immigration operation in Port Klang that detained 270 migrant workers, arguing enforcement should target employers who violate laws rather than workers with limited control over their documentation.
Perlis Immigration has created a specialized task force to monitor and verify the presence of Rohingya in the state, responding to growing public concerns and reports of increased numbers in several locations across the northern state.