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Malaysia's immigration chief says airline reservation systems—not immigration controls—are rejecting passports valid longer than 10 years. The department has stopped extending validity periods but offers free replacements.
Selangor's Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has disclosed that some local residents are shielding illegal immigrants, including Rohingya, from authorities, creating obstacles to enforcement operations across the state.
After the Supreme Court blocked his executive order restricting birthright citizenship, Trump has redirected efforts toward investigating birth tourism schemes, with China becoming a central political focus despite limited statistical evidence of the practice.
Malaysia has formally restated its policy of not recognising Israel to the United States government, with Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan defending the stance after the Malaysian ambassador was summoned by the US State Department.
DAP parliamentarians Syahredzan Johan and Lim Lip Eng have reinforced the government's position that Malaysia retains full authority to enforce its immigration laws independently, backing Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's declaration that Israeli nationals will face deportation.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has unveiled a strategic four-point mandate to reshape Malaysia's Immigration Department, positioning it as an engine for economic competitiveness and national security rather than merely a border control agency.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has endorsed calls to improve the Immigration Officer Service Scheme, recognising the department's critical role in national security and revenue generation.
Malaysia's Immigration Department (JIM) is targeting revenue collection exceeding RM5 billion in 2026, building on consistent billion-ringgit collections over three years, Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution announced at the 2026 Immigration Day celebration.
Britain's incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham has shelved a £1.8 billion digital identity scheme launched by his predecessor Keir Starmer. The move reflects public resistance to ID cards and prioritises tackling the cost-of-living crisis.
FIFA's pledge to host an inclusive 48-team World Cup in North America was compromised by strict US visa policies that prevented fans and workers from Morocco, Egypt, Jordan and other nations from attending, according to rights advocates.
Pakistan has deported approximately 2.59 million Afghan nationals since 2023 as the government intensifies immigration enforcement. Punjab province alone has processed over 138,000 deportations through its network of holding centres.