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The Sun
18 hours ago
- 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.
Free Malaysia Today
25-06-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Company directors among 5 nabbed over false claims
Selangor MACC director Hairuzam Mohmad Amin confirmed the arrests and said the case is being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009 for false claims. PETALING JAYA : The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested five people, including four company directors, on suspicion of submitting documents with false information to obtain foreign worker permits. Bernama quoted a source as saying four men and a woman, aged 20 to 60, were arrested between 3pm and 6pm yesterday while giving statements at the Selangor MACC office. 'Initial investigations found that all the suspects submitted application documents with false details to the Selangor immigration department under the Manpower Recalibration Programme 2.0. 'All the suspects are believed to have committed these acts around 2023 to 2024 through their respective companies,' said the source. The suspects were remanded for four days from today after MACC's application was approved by magistrate Redza Azhar Rezali at the Shah Alam magistrates' court. One of the company directors is a Bangladeshi national. Selangor MACC director Hairuzam Mohmad Amin confirmed the arrests and said the case is being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009 for false claims. However, he said three other individuals who were also arrested in connection with the case yesterday were released on bail of RM10,000 each, with two sureties, for health reasons.
