Simon Momoh released after 40 days in detention

Immigration forced to let Nigerian go after high court finds procedural flaws in arrest, incarceration.

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir · 3 years ago · 2 comments

Simon Momoh released after 40 days in detention

High court orders Simon Momoh’s immediate release

Judge says authorities failed to follow procedure in detaining Nigerian.

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir · 3 years ago

High court orders Simon Momoh’s immediate release

Nigerian Simon Momoh to know fate tomorrow

Lawyer expresses hope for habeas corpus application to be granted.

By Raevathi Supramaniam · 3 years ago

Nigerian Simon Momoh to know fate tomorrow

Reconsider deportation of Nigerian, group urges Putrajaya

Process is a forceful and wilful break up of Simon Momoh’s family structure, says Family Frontiers.

· 3 years ago

Reconsider deportation of Nigerian, group urges Putrajaya

Immigration Dept grants overstaying foreigners extension

Khairul Dzaimee Daud says difficulty in securing flights, Covid-19, means some people unable to return home.

· 3 years ago

Immigration Dept grants overstaying foreigners extension


Maid agencies in limbo despite nod to recruit

Process to recruit new workers remains unclear, with their entry still subject to borders reopening, Home Ministry clearance.

By Bernard Saw · 3 years ago

Maid agencies in limbo despite nod to recruit

Former Immigration officer paved the way for syndicate to issue fake work passes

Group was then able to access system and remotely produce more than 21,000 passes, says MACC.

By Kalidevi Mogan Kumarappa · 3 years ago · 2 comments

Former Immigration officer paved the way for syndicate to issue fake work passes

Court charges two immigration officers with bribery

They received RM155, 000 in bribes, judge hears.

· 3 years ago

Immigration dept denies inaction on migrant squatter settlements

D-G says complaints often about workers’ quarters, where inhabitants possess valid documents.

· 3 years ago

Immigration dept denies inaction on migrant squatter settlements

KLIA immigration officer arrested while accepting bribe

Suspect, 26, held with agent arranging release of 2 Chinese nationals detained on November 30.

By Kalidevi Mogan Kumarappa · 3 years ago · 5 comments

KLIA immigration officer arrested while accepting bribe

Malaysia’s index ranking may plunge over Immigration corruption, says TI-M

Recent arrests of civil servants not good for country's Corruption Perception Index level, says president.

· 3 years ago · 1 comment

Malaysia’s index ranking may plunge over Immigration corruption, says TI-M

MACC breaks up major immigration crime ring

After year-long op, anti-graft agency arrests 27 officers, agents, middlemen suspected of falsifying passports, permits.

· 3 years ago

MACC breaks up major immigration crime ring

Release kids in Immigration detention centres, says Lawyers for Liberty

These children are at risk of getting Covid-19, say activists.

· 3 years ago

Immigration Dept’s latest guidelines on entering, exiting Malaysia

Certain travellers do not need prior approval, such as students continuing their studies.

· 3 years ago

Immigration Dept’s latest guidelines on entering, exiting Malaysia

3 Immigration officers held in bribery case

They are suspected of involvement in expediting process of issuing passes to foreigners.

· 3 years ago