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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested five more immigration officers as it widens its investigation into alleged hacking of the MyIMMs immigration system, signalling serious concerns about cybersecurity and internal controls.
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Five additional immigration officers have been detained as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission intensifies its investigation into the MyIMMigration system breach, following their testimony at MACC headquarters.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has launched identification and security screening of Rohingya refugees held in immigration detention, preparing for the repatriation of 5,000 individuals to Myanmar under a recent bilateral agreement.
Kelantan authorities have detained three Thai women accused of exploiting public sympathy to solicit donations at ATM locations in Kota Bharu, earning up to RM300 daily. Eight individuals were rescued in the operation.
Anti-corruption authorities have arrested 12 individuals, including six immigration officers, in connection with a significant breach of Malaysia's MyIMMs immigration system. The arrests mark a major development in investigating the data security incident.
Malaysian authorities have dismantled a 12-person syndicate accused of hacking the MyIMMs immigration database to illegally issue work passes. Four immigration department staff are among those detained.
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has directed local authorities to act swiftly against an alleged illegal foreign settlement in Setia Alam, following a directive from the State Security Working Committee.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister has signalled the government may reconsider the UNHCR's presence in the country unless the international body agrees to implement stricter screening mechanisms for refugee applications.
Malaysian police relocated hundreds of Rohingya refugees from the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur to the city police headquarters on July 27 for identity verification and documentation purposes.
Malaysia's immigration department has intensified enforcement against foreign nationals illegally working on social visit passes, with annual arrests more than doubling from 1,279 in 2023 to 2,644 in 2024.
Malaysia's Immigration Department is actively tracing 19 foreign visitors connected to Network School operations in Forest City, Johor, after allegations surfaced regarding Israeli national participation and potential use of alternate passports.
Malaysia's Home Affairs Ministry targets the Immigration Department to surpass RM5 billion in annual revenue by year-end, building on consistent collections over three years and mid-year performance of RM2.6 billion.
Britain's next Prime Minister is shelving a digital identity scheme that was intended to combat illegal migration. The government will instead redirect funding towards alleviating the country's ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
The Perlis Immigration Department has begun issuing the new Malaysian International Passport, featuring 94 advanced security measures. The rollout follows Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's launch on June 30, with applications open to citizens aged 18 and above.
Mexico has escalated its response to deaths of Mexican nationals during ICE operations by referring cases to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, signalling a shift from diplomatic channels to formal legal proceedings against responsible parties.
Forest City's developer has pledged complete cooperation with Malaysian authorities investigating the Network School operation, which allegedly involved Israeli citizens using alternative passports to enter the country.
Nepal's Kathmandu district court has convicted former Deputy Prime Minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi and ex-Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand of orchestrating a scheme to fraudulently resettle Nepali citizens as Bhutanese refugees abroad.
Johor's Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has urged federal authorities to investigate claims that Israeli nationals participated in the Network School programme using second-country passports.
Pakistan has expelled approximately 2.59 million undocumented Afghan residents since 2023 as part of a sweeping immigration enforcement campaign. Punjab province alone has processed and deported 138,342 individuals through its detention facilities.
Malaysia's Home Affairs Ministry will conduct a comprehensive review of recommendations from the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission regarding naturalised citizenship applications, focusing on strengthening procedures and governance.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen 14 bank accounts totalling approximately RM1.1 million as part of an investigation into corruption within the immigration system.
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Malaysian anti-corruption authorities have seized RM2.5 million worth of luxury items and frozen 14 bank accounts in a major crackdown targeting suspected immigration fraud 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, after he repeatedly failed to appear in court for proceedings against him.
Malaysia's Immigration Department has heightened preparedness at key border crossings to facilitate the return of voters for the Johor state election scheduled for July 11, with contingency plans in place.
Authorities in Kuantan have detained a Bangladeshi national suspected of possessing a Malaysian passport that does not belong to him. The arrest followed a joint operation between the NRD and Immigration Department after social media intelligence revealed the individual holding both Bangladeshi and Malaysian passports.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has sounded alarm over escalating illegal business operations by foreigners exploiting tourist visas and local licences, prompting promises of enforcement action from Home and Trade ministries.
Perlis Immigration has created a dedicated task force to systematically track and verify the presence of Rohingya in the northern state, following reports of increasing numbers in local communities.
A 23-year-old former permanent resident has been fined S$9,000 after pleading guilty to remaining outside Singapore without a valid exit permit and failing to register for national service obligations.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has firmly rejected calls from far-right One Nation leader Pauline Hanson to transform Australia into a monocultural society, describing the proposal as divisive and historically inaccurate.
Ho Chi Minh City police have dismantled criminal networks smuggling foreign nationals into the city to establish online fraud operations. Twenty-six suspects face charges across eight cases, with authorities seizing hundreds of computers and mobile phones.
Authorities arrested 186 undocumented migrants during a coordinated midnight operation in Pudu's commercial district. The detainees face investigation for visa overstays and illegal entry violations.