PMO, KDN, Works Ministry, MOF bills come into effect

Deputy minister says new-structure identity card to be introduced with better safety features

JOHOR BAHRU, July 5 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) has been strengthened with the appointment of a new leader and delegation of strategic responsibilities.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Malaysia is developing the Plan of Action to Combat Transnational Crime (2026-2035) and a Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crimes (SOMTC) Work Programme (2026-2028), Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has received 489 reports involving 637 Malaysians who fell victim to human trafficking, particularly job scam syndicates targetting young people, from January until yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The government is enhancing national maritime security, especially along the east coast of Sabah, by adopting a comprehensive strategy that includes security measures, international collaboration, and advanced technology to tackle cross-border crimes, the Senate was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The Home Affairs Ministry (KDN) does not plan to follow the United States (US) in its policy of deporting illegal immigrants to their countries of origin as a new, tougher policy to stem the influx of foreigners into Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — Malaysia is strengthening efforts to combat transnational crimes, particularly cybercrime, through strategic cooperation with several foreign countries in the extradition process and extradition treaties.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — The implementation of the improved entry permit process for Malaysian spouses will begin on September 1, the Dewan Negara was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — Approximately 717 arrests were made between 2020 and 2024 in joint operations by the National Registration Department (JPN) and various enforcement agencies to combat identity card forgery and the unlawful possession of another person’s identity card.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The Home Ministry (KDN), via the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), has received 482 reports as of January 17 this year involving 628 Malaysians who fell victim to job scam syndicates.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — The standard operating procedure (SOP) for processing citizenship applications is being amended and adjusted to ensure its implementation is in line with the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2024, which was passed during the last Dewan Rakyat session.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 1 — The government will implement the use of Quick-Response (QR) code specially for Malaysians on a trial basis beginning this month to ensure smooth immigration checks at 40 special lanes at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminals 1 and 2.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — The Immigration Department has extended the auto gate facility for its clearance into the country to visitors from 53 more countries, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — The Prevention of Crime Act 1959 (POCA) amendments will be tabled at the next Parliament sitting, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — The security situation on Sabah's east coast remains safe and well under control, despite 14 countries maintaining travel advisories and cautioning their citizens against visiting the area.

SUNGAI PETANI, Oct 29 — Community involvement is crucial in achieving the goal of reducing drug addiction cases and increasing the recovery rate by 80 per cent by 2025, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The people have the right to freedom of expression including to organise or participate in peaceful gatherings, as long as they adhere to stipulated regulations, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Certification from government medical officers or registered medical practitioners remains necessary for obtaining treatment and rehabilitation orders for drug addicts under the amended Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983.

ALOR GAJAH, July 3 — Enforcement officers and personnel of agencies under the Home Affairs Ministry (KDN) have been reminded not to disclose to the public any internal investigations they are carrying out.