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Malaysia's Home Minister has ordered an urgent and transparent investigation into the deaths of three police officers who died in an electrocution incident in Beaufort, Sabah, pledging full accountability.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has commenced comprehensive identification and security vetting of Rohingya refugees held in immigration facilities, establishing procedures to facilitate the repatriation of up to 5,000 Myanmar nationals following a bilateral agreement between the two governments.
Malaysia's Home Ministry will conduct additional engagement sessions with stakeholders before reintroducing amendments to the Prisons Act, aimed at clarifying provisions protecting prison officers acting in good faith.
Malaysia's Home Ministry expects to complete its Refugee Registration Document programme by year-end, providing comprehensive biometric and identity data on registered refugees to strengthen national security management.
Malaysia's Home Ministry launched a community engagement drive in Perak's Lenggong, offering direct access to police, immigration, and anti-drugs services while promoting public participation and addressing grassroots security concerns.
Malaysia's Home Ministry disclosed that 3,640 citizenship applications in Sabah remain unresolved, while 10 have been approved. The ministry has implemented streamlined procedures targeting one-year processing timelines.
The Home Ministry has initiated a wide-ranging probe into potential immigration violations connected with Network School, located within the Forest City residential development.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has initiated an investigation into Network School operations at Forest City in Johor. The move reflects growing regulatory scrutiny of institutions operating within the large mixed-development zone.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has clarified that extra drills imposed on police personnel are disciplinary mechanisms designed to instil character and behaviour change, not physical punishment. The statement follows the death of a police officer in Sepang.
Malaysia's Home Affairs Ministry will undertake a comprehensive review of recommendations from the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission regarding naturalised citizenship applications, working with immigration and police authorities.
Malaysia's Home Ministry is rolling out a comprehensive development programme across Johor, targeting security infrastructure and public service delivery through upgrades to police facilities, immigration checkpoints, and maritime bases.
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Malaysia evaluates citizenship applications individually based on merits and legal provisions, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said, addressing concerns about cases involving children born to Malaysian mothers overseas.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has committed more than RM429 million since 2023 to enhance personnel welfare and operational capacity across three key enforcement agencies in Johor, with projects ranging from completed initiatives to long-term infrastructure planning.
The Home Ministry is ramping up its assault on synthetic drug trafficking and abuse, deploying advanced technology and launching coordinated operations nationwide. Nearly 240,000 arrests have been recorded since 2023, with legislative amendments in the pipeline.
Home Minister Saifuddin has clarified that Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officers are not being investigated in connection with the disappearance of businesswoman Pamela Ling.
The Attorney General's Chambers remains in the early stages of reviewing investigation documents related to the Durian Tunggal matter, more than a month after the fourth submission was lodged. The home minister has appealed for public restraint.