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Malaysia's Home Ministry expects to publish initial data on Myanmar refugees by the fourth quarter of this year, drawn from the government's refugee registration programme aimed at better managing displaced populations.
Eleven immigration officers have been arrested for allegedly hacking the MyIMMs system to enable unauthorised applications and approvals of PLKS documents, with the immigration director-general asserting their identities were established from the outset.
Malaysia's Immigration Department has dismantled a 'flying passport' syndicate following a raid in Johor, arresting three suspects aged 33-41. The operation recovered cash, stamps, and mobile devices used in the illegal scheme.
Five officers from Malaysia's Immigration Department have been remanded until August 6 as authorities investigate their suspected involvement in hacking the MyIMMs system to unlawfully process temporary work permits.
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Authorities have apprehended five more immigration officers as part of an ongoing investigation into a breach of Malaysia's MyIMMs system. The detentions follow questioning at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters.
Selangor's Menteri Besar has flagged concerning collaboration between residents and undocumented Rohingya refugees, cautioning that such community protection networks are undermining official enforcement initiatives across the state.
Selangor's top administrator disclosed that certain residents are actively assisting illegal immigrants, including Rohingya refugees, through collaborative arrangements that undermine official enforcement operations in the state.
A Sessions Court in Pasir Mas has imposed fines ranging from RM1,000 to RM10,000 on 29 undocumented migrants. The individuals pleaded guilty to charges including illegal entry, overstaying their permitted duration, and fraudulent use of travel passes.
The Sultan of Pahang has issued a strong warning against illegal street racing on public roads, describing it as a dangerous youth culture glorified on social media. He also ordered authorities to demolish illegal settlements and called for tighter border controls.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is intensifying its investigation into the MyIMMs hacking scandal, signalling that additional arrests are probable as officials probe the unauthorized processing of Temporary Employment Visit Pass applications.
Kelantan authorities have detained three Thai women accused of using emotional manipulation to solicit money from ATM customers in Kota Bharu, allegedly earning up to RM300 daily through what officials describe as a coordinated sympathy-seeking scheme.
Sabah and Sarawak have begun implementing the new Malaysian passport across multiple urban centres in a two-phase rollout, with enhanced security features introduced nationwide by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned that Malaysia will not tolerate any refugee group breaking laws or disrupting public order. He instructed police, immigration, and local authorities to take firm action against those without permits or valid documentation.
Malaysia has instructed the UNHCR to temporarily cease refugee registrations as the government transitions to a new domestic system called the Refugee Registration Document (DPP) programme, aimed at strengthening data management and security.
Malaysia's immigration department has intensified enforcement against foreign nationals abusing social visit passes to work illegally, with arrest figures more than doubling since 2023.
Malaysia's Immigration Department is searching for 19 individuals whose movements cannot be verified among 430 foreign visitors connected to Network School operations in Forest City, Johor.
The Immigration Department is on track to exceed RM5 billion in revenue collection for 2026, marking its fourth consecutive year hitting this target. The department has collected RM2.6 billion so far this year.
Human rights organizations have challenged FIFA's claim of hosting the most inclusive World Cup, pointing to restrictive US visa policies that prevented fans and workers from numerous countries from attending the tournament.
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.
The Immigration Department will set up a three-day passport renewal service at IOI City Mall from July 16-18, coinciding with its 104th Immigration Day celebration and offering extended hours until 10 pm daily.
Malaysia's Economy Minister has clarified that UNHCR cards do not exempt holders from local laws. The government is strengthening border control and refugee registration amid public safety concerns.
China reported record cross-border mobility in the first half of 2026, with nearly 46 million foreign arrivals and 77.7 percent entering visa-free. The surge reflects Beijing's strategic expansion of bilateral and transit visa-waiver agreements.
A sweeping multi-agency operation in Brunei's capital has uncovered numerous breaches of labour and immigration law, with authorities detaining two foreign nationals and identifying serious workplace safety violations affecting migrant workers.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has placed a freeze on 14 bank accounts containing approximately RM1.1 million as part of an investigation into immigration-linked corruption involving multiple individuals and companies.
The Immigration Department has suspended officers detained by anti-corruption authorities on suspicion of links to a foreign-based syndicate. The action follows their arrest as investigators examine the scope of the alleged criminal network.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has seized RM2.5 million in luxury items and frozen 14 bank accounts in a sweeping investigation into immigration corruption involving enforcement officers, civil servants and foreign nationals.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has issued an arrest warrant for Megat Khairul Anuar Sulaiman, a former immigration officer, following his repeated absence from scheduled court hearings.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has arrested 33 people, including immigration enforcement officers, in connection with a visa bribery syndicate operating since 2021 across multiple states.
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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.
A coordinated enforcement operation in Puchong has resulted in the detention of 33 Myanmar nationals and 14 compound notices for various offences. The crackdown involved Subang Jaya City Council and immigration authorities.
Authorities detained 86 undocumented migrants representing eight countries during a coordinated enforcement sweep at a Klang shopping mall. The operation highlights ongoing immigration control challenges in Selangor.