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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has endorsed calls to enhance the Immigration Officer Service Scheme, recognizing the department's vital role in national security and revenue generation.
Malaysia's Immigration Department has ramped up enforcement operations after arrests for Social Visit Pass violations more than doubled from 1,279 in 2023 to 2,644 in 2024, with authorities targeting illegal workers.
An Indian tourist has been sentenced to over two years in jail for stealing a S$200,000 diamond from a Singapore jewellery store using an elaborate fake-for-real swap. His accomplice awaits trial.
Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim has called for a comprehensive police investigation into a human trafficking syndicate discovered in Berapit, emphasizing the need to apprehend masterminds and strengthen cross-border crime prevention measures.
Malaysia's Immigration Department has ramped up preparations at major border crossings to facilitate the return of voters for Saturday's Johor State Election, with contingency plans in place should technical issues arise.
Malaysia's border agency is investigating allegations that a customs officer at KLIA Terminal 2 accepted a RM100 personal payment through a QR transaction, raising concerns about airport security protocols.
Malaysia's Economy Minister has clarified that UNHCR identification cards do not confer immunity from local laws, as the government intensifies refugee management and border security operations.
Multiple Immigration Department officers detained by MACC for suspected links to a foreigner smuggling network have been suspended from their duties while investigations proceed.
Two Malaysians injured in a roadside bombing in Thailand's Narathiwat province have returned to Malaysia after receiving initial medical care. They were transported to a Kelantan hospital for continued treatment.
Malaysian authorities have dismantled a smuggling operation in Kelantan, apprehending 13 Myanmar nationals after discovering syndicates are deploying migrants in smaller batches to avoid security detection.
Thai customs authorities have arrested a 31-year-old Myanmar national attempting to illegally transport over 23 million baht across the Mae Sai border checkpoint, with cash concealed in food packaging.
Thai customs officials at Mae Sai have intercepted more than 23 million baht concealed in snack boxes at the Thailand-Myanmar border, leading to the arrest of a Myanmar national on currency smuggling charges.
Parliament passed a single bill in its opening week, targeting illegal street racing with new enforcement powers. Several other measures including prison reform legislation faced delays, while ministers briefed lawmakers on labour market resilience and border security investments.
Malaysia's government has reassured Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) personnel that their rights and welfare will be safeguarded during the transition to a new Public Service Department service scheme beginning July 1.
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Police have confiscated 653.6kg of cannabis buds at Kuala Lumpur International Airport since January, arresting 38 suspects. The operation underscores intensifying drug trafficking attempts through Malaysia's main air gateway.
A private university student appeared in Jitra magistrate's court charged with trafficking 14.63kg of cannabis buds valued at RM1.17 million, seized at the Bukit Kayu Hitam border checkpoint.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has green-lit RM22 million in emergency funding to equip Malaysia's border defence agency with upgraded weaponry and tactical gear, responding directly to heightened security concerns raised by a recent shooting incident.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has approved a RM22 million allocation to equip the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency with firearms and operational equipment, signalling intensified efforts to secure the nation's borders.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has approved RM22 million in funding to arm the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) with firearms and protective equipment following a February shooting incident targeting one of its commanders.
Thailand is revising its immigration laws to speed up deportations of foreign nationals involved in crime, following concerns that a 60-day visa exemption introduced in 2024 created security vulnerabilities exploited by transnational criminal networks.
Nine foreign nationals of various nationalities have been arrested in Pengkalan Kubor, Tumpat, on suspicion of orchestrating online scam operations across Malaysia, marking another significant enforcement action against transnational cybercrime networks.
Authorities in Kelantan have arrested a suspect connected to a June 6 kidnapping in which two men were seized as collateral and transported across the border to Thailand through clandestine routes.
A Malaysian court has imposed substantial fines on 54 undocumented migrants following guilty pleas to immigration violations. Penalties range from RM1,000 to RM10,000, with custodial sentences as alternatives.
Two soldiers have been charged in Alor Star for allegedly smuggling three Myanmar nationals across the Malaysia-Thailand border, highlighting ongoing human trafficking concerns in the region.
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Two Malaysian soldiers have been charged in Alor Setar with smuggling three Myanmar migrants across the Bukit Kayu Hitam border. The case highlights vulnerabilities in cross-border enforcement despite heightened security protocols.
A private college student faces drug trafficking charges after authorities discovered 14.63kg of cannabis buds valued at RM1.17 million during an interdiction at the Bukit Kayu Hitam border crossing.