Foreign spouses, children of Malaysians can now apply to come back
Foreign spouses and children of Malaysian citizens who do not have a long-term visit pass can apply for permission to enter the country, said Immigration director-general Datuk Khairul Dzaimee Daud.
Mon Sep 14 2020
Foreigners who make damaging statements risk having passes revoked - Immigration DG
The documentary on the immigration operations during the Movement Control Order that the international news agency described as racism and inhuman was inaccurate as they ignored the facts.
Mon Jul 06 2020
Post-MCO: Immigration dept to introduce new SOPs for entry of foreigners
Immigration director-general Datuk Khairul Dzaimee Daud said the SOPs would be brought to the attention of the Home Ministry for adoption.
Wed Apr 22 2020
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
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
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
Maria Chin fails to challenge Immigration DG's travel ban
Justice says Maria's application had become academic in nature, and that the decisions by the Immigration director-general and home minister in imposing the travel ban were not reviewable.
Thu May 18 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
Conditions for rehiring illegals tightened to weed out cheats - Immigration
This is to ensure no party profiteers from the illegal immigrants, Immigration director-general Datuk Seri Sakib Kusmi says.
Mon Mar 21 2016
Pua files leave for judicial review over travel ban
Tony Pua filed a leave application for a judicial review to challenge an order by the Immigration Director-General prohibiting him from leaving the country.
Wed Aug 19 2015
Immigration DG new Domestic Trade Ministry Sec-Gen
Immigration director-general Datuk Seri Alias Ahmad has been appointed secretary-general of the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry with effect from February 5.
Wed Jan 29 2014
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?
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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