
MACC monitors all airports to detect potential counter setting - Azam
Tan Sri Azam Baki says particular focus is given to KLIA, as it serves as the main gateway for foreign nationals.
Fri Oct 25 2024

KLIA immigration officers now banned from using mobile phones while on duty - Azam Baki
This prevents 'counter setting' syndicates from allowing foreign nationals to enter Malaysia through 'special counter lanes'.
Wed Sep 18 2024

Six foreign nationals found dead in Bangkok hotel, Thai PM orders probe
The group checked into different rooms but their bodies were found in one room, which did not show any signs of struggle.
Wed Jul 17 2024

Immigration Dept deports 232 Indonesians via sea from Tawau
Immigration Department advises all foreign nationals to ensure they have valid travel documents or work permits before entering Sabah.
Wed May 29 2024

Japan's population falls while foreign residents rise to record
Japan's foreign residents has risen to a record of nearly 3 million, government data showed.
Wed Jul 26 2023

M'sians can renew driving licences for up to 10 years beginning May 8 - Loke
This is only for M'sian citizens and does not apply to foreign nationals or any holders of long-term passes or permits or MyKAS cards.
Wed May 03 2023

Penang police arrest five foreign nationals for fighting
Police detained four foreign nationals involved in an argument which resulted in two of them sustaining injuries in Taman Chai Leng Park, Perai, early yesterday.
Mon Jan 23 2023

Three foreign nationals killed, four seriously injured in collision on SKVE
Norazam said a team rushed to the scene and found two cars had collided and all the victims trapped in the vehicles.
Fri Jul 08 2022

Action taken by DBKL against 1,500 foreign traders, workers at PBKL, March-December 2020
DBKL had worked hard to ensure that foreign nationals no longer work at PBKL, Khairul Anuar said.
Wed Jun 22 2022

Four foreigners missing while diving in Mersing waters
Four foreign nationals went missing while diving off Pulau Tokong Sanggol, Mersing this afternoon.
Wed Apr 06 2022

Special card for long-residing foreign nationals in Sabah - Hamzah
Hamzah said the card would enable the authorities to ascertain the number of foreign nationals present in the state.
Thu Feb 10 2022

Fiji reopens to foreign tourists for first time in nearly two years
Fiji shut its border to all foreign nationals in March 2020 to curb the spread of COVID-19 in a desperate bid to stop its limited medical facilities being overrun.
Wed Dec 01 2021

Foreign nationals violating COVID-19 SOPs can be deported - Immigration Dept
Foreign nationals who violate SOP of the COVID-19 preventive measures can be subject to having their passes and immigration privileges cancelled.
Thu Nov 18 2021

Seven foreign factory workers charged with using fake identity cards
The foreign nationals were charged for using the identity cards as personal documents to obtain job at the factory.
Wed Sep 15 2021

COVID-19: Selangor has contacted Wisma Putra on hastening managing of remains of foreign nationals
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said this was following the remains of COVID-19 victims not being managed fast.
Sun Jul 18 2021

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Gaza hunger crisis could return if Israeli blockade continues, UN relief agency chief says
UNRWA warns the situation in Gaza is quickly deteriorating.
Wed Mar 12 2025