Immigration Dept Detains Over 57,000 Illegal Immigrants
KUALA TERENGGANU, September 21 2026, The Immigration Department has detained more than 57,000 illegal immigrants through 9,700 enforcement operations nationwide between Jan 1 and Sept 17 this year. Immigration Department deputy director-general (Operations) Datuk Lokman Effendi Ramli said 1,720 employers were also prosecuted for various offences under the Immigration Act 1959/63 during the period. He […]
JIM Detains Over 1,000 Foreign Nationals In Integrated Operation Nationwide
KAJANG, Aug 12 2026 The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) detained 1,043 foreign nationals in a nationwide integrated operation conducted from Monday to yesterday. Its director-general, Datuk Zakaria Shaaban, said that in the large-scale operation, 3,307 individuals were inspected following public complaints and information about the presence of foreign nationals at certain locations. “Of the total […]
Zahid Hamidi Outlines Four Strategic Mandates for Immigration Department at 104th Immigration Day Celebration
PUTRAJAYA, July 21 – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has outlined four key strategic mandates to guide the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM), ensuring it remains relevant, trusted and respected in addressing national security challenges and the rapidly evolving global landscape. Speaking at the 104th Immigration Day celebration on Tuesday, Ahmad Zahid […]