44 Indonesians repatriated from Sarawak after completing sentences
TEBEDU: A group of 44 Indonesian citizens, previously detained at the Immigration Depot in Semuja, Serian, were repatriated to Indonesia yesterday (Feb 8). According to the Sarawak Immigration Department, the group, comprising 34 men, nine women, and a child, had completed their detention and sentences. These individuals were convicted of various offences under the Immigration […]
Immigration officials visit Curtin University Malaysia
MIRI: Sarawak immigration officials paid a courtesy visit to Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) here, recently. The delegation, led by their state director of Abdul Halim Abang Naili, was welcomed by Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, who is chair of Curtin Malaysia’s Management Committee; Pro Vice-Chancellor, president and chief executive Professor Simon […]
Eight locals, 37 illegals nabbed in anti-illegal worker ops
MIRI: The state Immigration Department has arrested eight employers for employing illegal migrants without valid work permits in an operation codenamed ‘Ops Selera’. The operation conducted by the Miri Immigration Division, was held at various eateries in and around the city on Friday (Jan 5) with a total of 97 foreigners inspected. It resulted in […]
Sarawak launches online application system for its S-MM2H
KUCHING: Sarawak has approved a total of 446 applicants for the Sarawak-Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H) Programme in the first eight months of this year. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said there is a surge in the number of applications as the state has opted to […]
When border crossings turn into ordeals
“I always thought security was a joke at New York, and in US airports to begin with. You can go through any European or Middle Eastern airport and things are a lot tougher” – Richard Drew, American photographer NOT to brag or anything, but I have been on more plane rides than I can count, […]
Sarawak JPJ issues over 40 notices in integrated traffic operation
SERIAN: The Sarawak Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued over 40 notices for various traffic offences to motorists as part of an integrated operation held in conjunction with ‘Ops Hari Raya Aidilfitri’, here yesterday (Apr 20). The department said the operation involved personnel from the National Anti-Drugs Agency (NADA), Department of Environment (DoE) and Immigration […]
Lured by steady, promising incomes
Illegal immigration is a genuinely national issue, and resolving it requires a national commitment not just on health care but also border control, law enforcement and other resources. – Jon Kyl, American politician LATELY there were frequent trips sending those so-called registered Indonesians from Serian and Kuching to Bintulu and Miri based on reliable […]
Improve efficiency at airports to curb long queues: Tiong
KUCHING: Concrete measures must be taken to improve efficiency at airports in country to resolve overcrowding and long queues as the number of tourist arrivals increases. Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MoTAC) Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said overcrowding and long queues are a common sight, especially during peak hours. “This has predictably led to […]
Association calls out errant immigration officers
BINTULU: The Bintulu Tourism Promotion Association is dismayed that some officers of the Immigration Department are involved in migrant smuggling syndicates. Its chairman Ismawi Ishak, said their involvement could affect border security and potentially create a negative impact on the local socio-economy. Apart from being illegal, their actions can cause Malaysia to be exploited by […]
Syndicate busted, 63 foreigners and four immigration officers nabbed
KUCHING: The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) has successfully brought down a smuggling syndicate with the arrest of 63 foreigners and four immigration officers in Bintulu after three months of surveillance. An operation codenamed ‘Ops Kenyalang’ by a team of officers from Putrajaya JIM Intelligence and Special Operations Division and Sarawak JIM operation officers, was conducted […]
