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Malaysiakini
3 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Immigration denies issuing qurban meat guidelines
The Malaysian Immigration Department has denied issuing any statement regarding guidelines for the distribution of qurban (sacrificial) meat at mosques in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration. Immigration deputy director-general (management) Ismail Mokhtar said the department was aware of the statement, dated June 5, 2025, that had gone viral.
Malaysiakini
3 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Immigration denies issuing qurban meat guidelines
The Malaysian Immigration Department has denied issuing any statement regarding guidelines for the distribution of qurban (sacrificial) meat at mosques in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration. Immigration deputy director-general (management) Ismail Mokhtar said the department was aware of the statement, dated June 5, 2025, that had gone viral.
The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Immigration denies issuing Aidiladha meat distribution guidelines
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Immigration Department has denied issuing any statement regarding guidelines for the distribution of "Qurban" (sacrificial) meat at mosques in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration. Immigration deputy director-general (management) Ismail Mokhtar said the department was aware of the false statement, dated June 5, 2025, that had gone viral. "For the record, the statement is false and has never been issued by Immigration," he said in a statement here Saturday (June 7). He also advised the public to always refer to the department's official channels for accurate and authentic information. "Immigration takes the dissemination of false information seriously, especially when it can lead to public confusion. Any unauthorised use of the department's official emblem and name is an offence and may be subject to legal action," he added. The fake statement, dated June 5, 2025, that went viral, used the name of Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban. Among the things claimed in the statement was that only foreign nationals with valid work permits and visas, or those with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) cards, were allowed to receive Qurban meat at mosques. It also said that illegal immigrants who collected the meat would face immediate action. - Bernama
Borneo Post
19-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Immigration raid in Serian, Bau and Kuching sees 46 foreigners detained
Some of the foreign nationals detained during one of the raids KUCHING (May 19): A total of 46 foreign nationals were detained by the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) Sarawak during an 'Ops Gegar' raid at three entertainment centres in Serian, Bau, and Kuching last weekend In a statement, JIM Sarawak said the intelligence-led operations saw 71 individuals inspected, with 46 arrested for various offences under the Immigration Act. 'Those detained comprise 42 women and three men, all of whom are Indonesian nationals; as well as one Filipino woman. 'Among the offences identified were misuse of visit passes, lack of valid travel documents, and overstaying beyond the permitted period,' the statement said. According to the department, some individuals attempted to flee during the operation. 'They tried to escape into nearby forested areas, but their efforts were successfully thwarted,' it added. All detained foreign nationals have been placed in the Immigration Detention Depot for investigation and further action under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, as well as Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963. Meanwhile, the owners of the affected entertainment premises have also been subjected to legal action and issued a Witness Summons Notice to assist with the authorities' investigations
Borneo Post
08-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Immigration Dept foils human smuggling attempt in Lundu
Handout photo shows the undocumented immigrants and local man arrested during the operation. KUCHING (May 8): The Malaysian Immigration Department foiled a human smuggling attempt during a recent operation in Kampung Biawak, Lundu. The department said on Facebook that the operation carried out by the Enforcement and Border Control Unit detected suspicious movements involving five individuals, believed to be illegal immigrants, emerging from a forested area and boarding a vehicle. The vehicle's driver, a local man, attempted to flee but was intercepted and apprehended by authorities in Batu Kawa. 'Further inspection revealed that all five Indonesian nationals did not possess valid travel documents. 'Initial investigations indicate the foreigners had each paid between RM400 and RM500 to a smuggling syndicate to be brought into the Kuching area through illegal routes to avoid checkpoints at official entry points,' said the department. During the operation, Immigration officers also seized a vehicle and a mobile phone believed to have been used in the smuggling attempt. The local individual acting as transporter is being investigated under Section 26A of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (Atipsom) Act 2007. 'As for the five undocumented immigrants, they are being investigated under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 for failing to produce valid travel documents,' said the department. The Immigration Department also reaffirmed its commitment to combating human smuggling activities and strengthening border control in Sarawak.
