Public urged to report employers hiring illegals
Illegal immigrants working in eateries and employed as maids were among the most difficult to detect.
Thu Jul 13 2017
3,014 illegal immigrants, 57 employers detained in e-card Ops Mega
Immigration director-general Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali said 180 employers were also issued notices to present themselves at the department to record their statements.
Tue Jul 11 2017
Raid by Malaysian Immigration Department at Jalan Kebun, Selangor
Hundreds of migration workers caught by enforcement officer during raid by Malaysian Immigration Department at Jalan Kebun, Selangor.
Thu Jul 06 2017
Surrender or face fine and jail, foreign workers told
Foreign workers who failed to apply for the E-Card are urged to surrender to escape from being fined and jailed.
Thu Jul 06 2017
Immigration Department detects false E-cards
The Immigration Department has detected attempts to come up with a false Enforcement Card or E-card that it has been distributing to all illegal migrant workers who have to register to obtain these id
Wed Jul 05 2017
Failure of E-Card blamed on stubborn employers
Employers' stubbornness to come forward and register their illegal foreign workers for the 'Enforcement Card (E-Card) did not achieve the targeted response.
Sat Jul 01 2017
Nationwide hunt for illegal immigrants begins at midnight
At midnight tonight, the Immigration authorities are to launch a large-scale operation to flush out illegal immigrants in the country.
Fri Jun 30 2017
MBAM requests for extension for e-card registration
The Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) has appealed to the government for an extension for the e-card registration until Feb 15, 2018.
Fri Jun 30 2017
Immigration counters full due to last minute E-Card applications
Counters at the Immigration Department here have been packed to the brim with employers and employees applying for E-Cards since this morning, ahead of the June 30 deadline.
Wed Jun 28 2017
Employers engage illegal immigrants for cheap labour - Immigration DG
He said a total of 566 employers had been detained since January until June 1 this year for harbouring and employing illegal immigrants.
Mon Jun 12 2017
Immigration DG issues warning over E-card applications
Director-General of Immigration Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali today warned employers to immediately register their illegal foreign workers.
Tue Jun 06 2017
Only 85,000 foreign workers have registered under E-Card programme - Immigration DG
It is estimated that only 85,000 illegal immigrants have registered with the Foreign Worker Temporary Enforcement Card (E-Card) programme so far.
Wed May 17 2017
Don't blame Immigration Department for carrying out duty - Mustafar Ali
Employers should wise up and be prepared to accept the consequences when they decided to violate the laws and regulations, he said.
Mon May 01 2017
MACC ready to probe improper issuance of E-card
MACC chief commissioner, Datuk Dzulkifli Ahmad said the commission would investigate if there were elements of corruption or abuse of power in issuing the E-card if it received a report.
Tue Apr 11 2017
More than 20,000 E-cards issued since Feb 15 - Immigration DG
A total of 20,108 Enforcement Card or E-card has been issued by the Immigration department to illegal workers in the country.
Sat Mar 18 2017
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024