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Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has cautioned that pursuing monoculturalism would weaken the nation, as right-wing One Nation party gains ground in voter support to 26 percent.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has commenced formal identification and security screening of Rohingya refugees detained in the country, marking the operational phase of a bilateral agreement with Myanmar to repatriate 5,000 nationals.
Australian far-right politician Pauline Hanson has lost her appeal against a racial vilification finding after telling a Muslim senator to return to Pakistan. The Federal Court upheld the 2024 ruling despite her free speech defence.
A US federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration's attempt to suspend a judicial order preventing it from implementing a US$100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's continued enforcement of its ban on Israeli citizens entering the country, standing firm against pressure from eight United States congressmen who have criticised the policy.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has endorsed calls to upgrade the Immigration Officer Service Scheme, citing the department's vital role in national security and revenue generation.
Malaysia's Home Ministry aims to finalise a comprehensive refugee registration database by year-end through the DPP programme, strengthening the country's ability to manage migration issues systematically and securely.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has unveiled a transformative four-point mandate for the Immigration Department, positioning it as a catalyst for economic growth and national security rather than merely a border control agency.
The UK's incoming Prime Minister has shelved a digital identity scheme proposed by outgoing Labour leader Keir Starmer, redirecting the £1.8 billion budget toward addressing the cost-of-living crisis gripping Britain.
Malaysia's integrity watchdog has recommended a comprehensive review of citizenship procedures after finding irregularities in the naturalisation of seven football players approved by the Home Affairs Ministry.