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Barnama
6 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
NIISe To Be Operational In October
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The Immigration Department (JIM) is set to begin using the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) in October, a move aimed at enhancing border security through artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the entry control system would be used to screen visitors and tourists prior to their departure from their country of origin to Malaysia. 'Currently, we have separate systems that do not allow access to data from other agencies, such as the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), but now, we will integrate all the data to produce a more effective output before making any decisions. 'Through this system, tourists and visitors will be screened in their countries of origin before departure. If they are found to be ineligible to enter (Malaysia), the airline will automatically prevent them from boarding,' he said when appearing as a guest on Bernama TV's Ruang Bicara tonight. He said the application of NIISe was among the department's initiatives to utilise AI technology to enhance the efficiency and integrity of its service delivery to the community. 'Through NIISe, we will also introduce a chatbot, allowing the public to ask questions directly through the system without needing to make phone calls or visit counters,' he said. According to him, the use of AI technology in JIM's operations was also in line with the Home Ministry's direction to expand the use of technology within the ministry under the theme 'AI for KDN, KDN for AI'. Zakaria said the autogate system using quick response (QR) code technology at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) would also incorporate AI for facial recognition, thereby addressing integrity issues more effectively. 'I see that in managing integrity, this technology greatly helps us reduce human involvement in decision-making. That is why we are moving towards fully using autogates at our entry points,' he said.
The Sun
10-07-2025
- The Sun
KL Immigration rescues 14 foreign women from sex exploitation
KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department (JIM) rescued 14 foreign women who were believed to be victims of sexual exploitation in a raid on a prostitution premises in Jalan Petaling, here yesterday. JIM Kuala Lumpur director Wan Mohammed Saupee Wan Yusoff said Op Pantas (ATIP) raid at about 1.15 pm was carried out based on intelligence information, with initial investigations using the National Guideline on Human Trafficking Indicators (NGHTI 2.0). He said all the rescued victims were aged between 18 and 36 years old, consisting of 10 Bangladeshi women, three Indians and one Indonesian. 'It is understood that a victim claimed to have been 'sold' by her boyfriend after they broke up, before being exploited for prostitution activities at the premises involved. 'During the raid, there were several customers who tried to escape as soon as they noticed the presence of the operation personnel,' he said in a statement today. Wan Mohammed Saupee said the premises were believed to operate from 10 am to 11 pm and accept walk-in customers. Three local men believed to be the premises' caretakers were detained to assist in the investigation under Section 12 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants (ATIPSOM) Act 2007. 'Also detained were 16 male customers who were in the premises during the raid, consisting of nine Nepalese, two Bangladeshis and five Myanmar nationals. 'Each customer is believed to have been charged around RM60 for prostitution services offered,' he said. – Bernama
The Sun
08-07-2025
- The Sun
Migrants jump from building in failed escape during KL immigration raid
KUALA LUMPUR: Desperate attempts to escape an immigration raid turned chaotic as two migrants jumped from a second-floor shophouse while others faked injuries or claimed UNHCR status. The Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department (JIM) detained 60 undocumented foreigners in a late-night operation. Kuala Lumpur JIM director Wan Mohammed Saupee Wan Yusoff confirmed the arrests, stating that 28 officers were deployed in 'Op Selera' and 'Op Kutip' from 10 pm to 2 am. The raids targeted a food court and two shophouses in Cheras, Pudu, and Chow Kit. 'One of the Bangladeshi men who jumped pretended to have a broken leg, while others claimed to hold UNHCR cards,' Wan Mohammed Saupee said. A total of 137 individuals were screened, with 60 detained—including Indonesians, Myanmar nationals, Bangladeshis, and one Pakistani. The operation saw 16 arrests at a Cheras food court, 30 in Pudu, and 14 in Chow Kit. All detainees were taken to the Kuala Lumpur Immigration Depot for processing under immigration laws. Locals reportedly supported the crackdown, expressing concerns over the growing presence of undocumented migrants in business districts like Chow Kit and Pudu. - Bernama
The Sun
05-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysian immigration warns against fake agents offering services
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) has clarified that it has never appointed any agents to handle immigration-related services. Director-General Datuk Zakaria Shaaban emphasised that all immigration matters must be processed directly at official Immigration Offices. He warned the public against falling for fraudulent offers on social media, particularly those promising 'backdoor' immigration solutions. 'JIM will not compromise and will continue to monitor and investigate social media accounts involved in these scams,' he said in a statement. Zakaria highlighted concerns over social media accounts offering services such as removing blacklist status from JIM's system and processing applications for the non-existent Manpower Recalibration Programme for foreigners, including illegal immigrants. Investigations revealed these accounts charge fees for their fraudulent services. 'This activity is confirmed as a form of fraud and an attempt to deceive the public by involving the Immigration Department to make illegal profits,' he said. The MADANI government, through the Home Ministry and JIM, remains committed to strengthening enforcement against such illegal activities to maintain public trust in Malaysia's immigration system.
Malay Mail
05-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Immigration Dept arrests over 1,000 employers for hiring, harbouring undocumented migrants this year
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — The Immigration Department (JIM) has detained 1,005 employers for allegedly hiring or harbouring undocumented migrants between January 1 and July 3 this year. JIM director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the arrests involved employers from various sectors, including restaurants, factories and retail shops, with most of them being locals found sheltering foreign nationals without valid documents. 'As of July, we've achieved 70 per cent of our Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and I'm confident we'll exceed our target by year-end,' he told reporters at the IMI KL Run and Customer Engagement Day held here today. Also present was Kuala Lumpur Immigration director Wan Mohammed Saupee Wan Yusoff. During the same period, JIM conducted 6,913 nationwide operations, screening 97,322 foreign nationals and arresting 26,320 individuals for suspected immigration offences. Zakaria said enforcement would continue to be intensified, with no compromise on undocumented migrants. The department is also monitoring over 200 identified hotspots across the country, including remote and rural areas. He added that public outreach events like today's programme, which drew over 800 participants, would be continued to strengthen public engagement. The IMI KL Run featured two categories, namely five kilometres (km) and 10 km, around the Kuala Lumpur Immigration Office. — Bernama
