"I'm no longer in service" - Gani Patail declines comment on affidavit of Musa Aman case
Kuala Lumpur High Court on Tuesday discharged and acquitted Musa of all 46 charges of corruption and money laundering over logging concession contracts in Sabah.
Wed Jun 10 2020
Employers can apply foreign maid permits online beginning Jan 1
Applications can be made directly without an agent or mediator, and it is expected to take seven to 16 days to process.
Wed Nov 01 2017
Passport syndicate also involved in fake PLKS passes
The investigation found that the syndicate, masterminded by a 38-year-old Bangladeshi, would impose charges from RM1,500 to thousands of ringgit to employers seeking to obtain PLKS.
Wed Oct 18 2017
Immigration gathering info on gay event to deny participant entry
The Immigration Department is gathering information from the police and enforcement agencies to deny entry to foreign participants of a gay event scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur later this month.
Sun Sep 24 2017
Immigration Dept to deny entry participants, organiser of gay festival - DG
Its director-general, Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali said the individuals would be served the Not To Land (NTL) Notice under Section 8 of the Immigration Act 1959/1963 should they attempt to enter Malaysia.
Fri Sep 22 2017
Immigration Dept to introduce device to check travel status at KLIA
The Immigration Department will introduce a device that will enable outgoing passengers to check their travel status at the departure hall of the KL International Airport, next month.
Wed Sep 20 2017
Immigration to adhere to govt policy on entry of Rohingyas
He said 137 nationwide checkpoints under the purview of the department would continue to carry out operations according to its SOP set by the government on the issue of Rohingya refugees.
Mon Sep 11 2017
E-Kad Mega Ops: 4,500 illegals, 89 employers detained
JIM's director-general Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali said all the illegals were detained for various offences including abusing of (visit) passes and not having the required documents.
Sat Jul 22 2017
Immigration Department detains 84 employers for harbouring illegal workers
Immigration director-general Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali said the statistic was from Ops Mega which was launched on July 1 throughout the nation.
Wed Jul 19 2017
i-Kad to be gazetted as valid identification for foreign students - Mustafar
Immigration director-general Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali said once gazetted, the i-Kad could be used as a form of identification.
Mon Jul 17 2017
Immigration Department forms elite team to handle high-risk raids
The Immigration Department is currently in the process of setting up a special force that is known as the 'Elite Team' to handle high-risk raids.
Thu Jul 13 2017
Foreign governments told to respect Malaysia's action on illegal immigrants
Foreign governments must respect Malaysia's effort to detain and repatriate illegals under the nationwide operation code named E-kad Mega Op.
Wed Jul 12 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
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
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024