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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to reposition Malaysia's Immigration Department as a strategic institution driving economic growth, national security, and digital modernisation.
Authorities relocated hundreds of Rohingya refugees from outside the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur to police headquarters on July 27 for identity verification and documentation.
Sabah and Sarawak residents can now apply for the upgraded Malaysian passport at designated offices. The new document features 94 security enhancements and offers validity periods of five or ten years.
Malaysia has formally restated its longstanding non-recognition policy toward Israel to the US government, with Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan confirming the stance remains unchanged despite recent pressure from American lawmakers.
Two DAP parliamentarians have backed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's declaration that Israeli nationals discovered in Malaysia will face deportation, emphasising the nation's authority over immigration matters.
Malaysia's Home Ministry expects to finalize a comprehensive refugee registration database before 2025 ends, marking a key step in systematic refugee management aligned with national security protocols.
Malaysia's Immigration Department is targeting revenue collection exceeding RM5 billion in 2026, building on its track record of consistent collection over three consecutive years, says Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has unveiled a strategic four-point mandate to reshape Malaysia's Immigration Department, positioning it as an engine for economic growth while enhancing security through technology and integrity.
Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has scrapped a £1.8 billion digital ID scheme intended to combat illegal migration, pivoting resources toward addressing the nation's prolonged cost-of-living emergency instead.
Malaysia faces enforcement challenges tracking Israeli nationals due to widespread dual citizenship. An estimated one million Israelis hold second passports, complicating border controls amid the Network School controversy in Johor Bahru.
Human rights organizations have challenged FIFA's claims about the most inclusive World Cup, citing strict American visa policies that prevented fans and workers from nations including Morocco, Egypt, and Iraq from attending the tournament.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared that Malaysia will expel any Israeli nationals found operating within the Network School, a co-living and co-working community located in Forest City, Johor.