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Malaysia's Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution has reaffirmed that the government is actively monitoring cross-border security challenges with Thailand through formal bilateral channels and police cooperation.
Malaysia's Home Ministry expects to compile preliminary data on Myanmar refugees identified through its Refugee Registration Document programme by the end of 2024, with verified individuals prioritised for repatriation.
Malaysia's Home Ministry will pursue wider dialogue with stakeholders before resubmitting proposed amendments to the Prisons Act, addressing concerns that proposed safeguards for prison officers represent blanket immunity.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has outlined the expansive mandate of School Liaison Officers, emphasizing their role extends well beyond addressing bullying to encompassing comprehensive student safety monitoring nationwide.
The Home Ministry's MADANI Strategic Partnership Programme has brought government services directly to Lenggong residents, with nearly 1,200 participants joining recreational activities while accessing assistance from police, immigration, and anti-drugs agencies.
The Home Ministry revealed that 3,640 citizenship applications remain unresolved in Sabah, with only 10 approved this year. Officials promise enhanced procedures and faster decisions.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has initiated a formal investigation into alleged immigration violations linked to Network School, located within the Forest City development in Johor Bahru.
The Home Ministry has initiated an investigation into the operations of Network School located within Forest City in Johor, examining undisclosed issues affecting the institution's management.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has clarified that extra drills imposed on police personnel serve as a disciplinary mechanism rather than physical punishment, following scrutiny over a policeman's death in Sepang last May.
The Home Affairs Ministry will conduct a comprehensive review of recommendations from the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission regarding naturalised citizenship applications, focusing on procedural improvements and governance.
Malaysia's two main land border checkpoints with Singapore operated without congestion on polling day for the 16th Johor state election, as 2.6 million voters participated in casting their ballots.
The Home Ministry plans multiple infrastructure projects across Johor involving police, immigration, prisons and maritime enforcement, ahead of state elections.
Malaysia's Home Ministry will evaluate citizenship applications on a case-by-case basis, including for children born to Malaysian mothers overseas. A special task force has been established to resolve documentation issues in Sabah and Sarawak.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has committed over RM429 million since 2023 to enhance personnel welfare and operational capacity of enforcement agencies across Johor, spanning police, immigration, and prison departments.