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
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
Nigerian Simon Momoh to know fate tomorrow
Lawyer expresses hope for habeas corpus application to be granted.
By Raevathi Supramaniam · 3 years ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Release kids in Immigration detention centres, says Lawyers for Liberty
These children are at risk of getting Covid-19, say activists.
· 3 years ago