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
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
Appreciate govt efforts to issue permits to workers - DPM Zahid
The efforts taken by the government included issuing Temporary Working Visit Permits (PLKS) and Enforcement Cards (E-Kad) to the workers aimed at helping the employers.
Fri May 19 2017
Do not use middleman to register foreign workers - Immigration DG
Employers should register their foreign workers themselves by going to the Immigration office, instead of using the service of middleman or agent, said Immigration director-general Datuk Seri Mustafar
Sat Mar 18 2017
Apply for PATI registration e-card before 30 or face the music
Employers in five economic sectors who use the services of illegal immigrants (PATI) have until June 30 to apply for the temporary Enforcement Card (E-Kad) at the Immigration Department.
Mon Feb 06 2017
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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