MM2H: Sabah, Sarawak have special provisions under Immigration Act - Hamzah
Hamzah said the provisions allowed both states to manage immigration matters on the entry and the period of stay of foreigners.
Tue Sep 14 2021
16 Vietnamese fishermen aboard two boats detained by MMEA
Checks conducted found the 16 crew members did not have any valid identification documents nor possessed any licence to fish in the country.
Sun Jan 24 2021
Pregnant foreign wife turned away at Malaysian border
Syahmi said not having a LTSVP should not be a reason to deny the woman or any other foreign spouses entry should they have permission.
Thu Dec 03 2020
Home Ministry discusses amending Immigration Act, stricter punishment against illegal immigrants
Datuk Seri Dr Ismail Mohamed Said said the legal strategies and policy strategies were among the five strategies in the plan that would be implemented over a five-year period.
Wed Nov 18 2020
Sarawak Assembly defers Bill on lowering eligible age to be Assemblymen
It is significant to ensure the provision of the Federal Constitution and the words 'resident in the State' need to be defined and clarified.
Tue Nov 10 2020
MMEA detains tanker, fishing boat in waters off Kota Tinggi
The tanker detained in the waters off Kota Tinggi did not have permission from the director of the Marine Department to berth in Malaysia.
Sun Sep 20 2020
Five Vietnamese held for illegal fishing in Labuan waters
A Vietnamese fishing vessel with five crew members was detained by Labuan Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Saturday afternoon.
Sun Jul 12 2020
Online gambling syndicate busted, 42 Chinese nationals held
The suspects, aged between 23 and 35, were rounded up in the operations which began at 5.30 pm on Tuesday.
Thu Jun 18 2020
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
'Datuk', wife charged with hiring Indonesian worker without permit
Datuk Mohd Badlishah Abdullah, 53, and his wife, Shapiza Abdul Aziz, 40, were charged with hiring Indonesian national Herodian Nauf, 37, who did not have any valid travel document.
Mon Apr 10 2017
Immigration Act should be amended to expand department's work scope - DPM
The Immigration Act should be amended to expand further the scope and tasks currently undertaken by the Malaysian Immigration Department, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Sat Oct 22 2016
After Sabah, Nurul Izzah now barred from entering Sarawak
Upon landing at the Kuching International Airport on flight AK5120, the PKR veep later boarded flight AK5211 back to Kuala Lumpur.
Sun Dec 06 2015
Sabak Bernam boat capsize: 19 victims remanded for 14 days
The order is to enable the authorities to investigate the victims, including a woman under Section 5(2) of the Immigration Act 1959/63.
Fri Sep 04 2015
Home Ministry to revoke Alvin Tan's international passport
Zahid Hamidi said the move to revoke the passport of Alvin Tan would be based on the provisions under the Immigration Act.
Sun Dec 07 2014
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024