Immigration system sabotage: 15 officers sacked, 14 suspended
The Immigration Department has acted against 37 officers for sabotaging the Malaysian Immigration System (myIMMs), sacking 15 of them, suspending 14.
Tue May 31 2016
Elements of sabotage in myIMMS system since 2010 - Immigration DG
The Malaysian Immigration Department has found elements of sabotage in its system (myIMMs) dating back to 2010.
Thu May 26 2016
"We have details of Uighur men but we can't trace them" - IGP Khalid Abu Bakar
Police have received information on the two Turkish men of Uighur ethnicity suspected of plotting terrorist attacks in Thailand but they are unable to trace them.
Mon Apr 11 2016
No information on two Uighur men entering Malaysia so far
Datuk Sakib Kusmi said The Immigration Department was always on the alert and would have detected them if they had entered via any checkpoints, but there were no traces so far.
Sun Apr 10 2016
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
Illegals: 118 Employers nabbed - Immigration DG
Datuk Seri Sakib Kusmi said out of the total, 110 employers were Malaysians, followed by Indonesians (three) and one each from Thailand, Pakistan, Yemen, Cambodia and Bangladesh.
Sat Mar 12 2016
No politician, insider involved in illegal immigrant issue
Immigration Deputy Director-General (Control Division) Datuk Sakib Kusmi said illegal immigrants were brought in by illegal agents through rat routes.
Thu Nov 20 2014
Major crackdown on illegal immigrants in Cameron Highlands soon
The operation will involve the Cameron Highlands district office, police, Armed Forces, MACC and other enforcement agencies.
Fri Nov 14 2014
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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