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The Home Affairs Ministry will review recommendations from the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission regarding naturalised citizenship applications, including scrutiny of seven footballers granted Malaysian citizenship.
Malaysia's Home Ministry plans substantial infrastructure upgrades across Johor, targeting police facilities, immigration services, prisons and maritime enforcement ahead of tomorrow's state election.
The Sultan of Perak officially opened the Sultan Nazrin Shah 69 Commando Camp in Ulu Kinta, a RM206 million facility reflecting the government's commitment to strengthening national security forces and honouring the unit's five-decade service record.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has committed more than RM429 million since 2023 to upgrade enforcement agencies and personnel welfare across Johor, covering police, immigration, and prisons departments.
Malaysia's Home Ministry is ramping up enforcement against synthetic drugs including methamphetamine, fentanyl, and 'piu-piu' pills, which have emerged as a serious public health threat. Police have arrested nearly 239,000 people in drug-related offences since 2023.
Home Minister Saifuddin has clarified that MACC officers are not under investigation following the disappearance of Sarawakian businesswoman Pamela Ling, who vanished while allegedly en route to the agency's headquarters.
One month after its fourth submission, the Attorney General's Chambers remains in the review phase of the Durian Tunggal investigation. The home minister has called for public patience as legal processes proceed.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Home Ministry to review Malaysia's approach to managing the Rohingya population following consultations among government agencies on the ongoing humanitarian situation.
Malaysia has postponed consideration of the Prisons Amendment Bill 2026, which proposes electronic monitoring systems and volunteer-led rehabilitation initiatives. The legislation will undergo additional scrutiny from two Parliamentary Special Select Committees before proceeding further.
Malaysia recorded over 141,000 synthetic drug abuse cases last year, with amphetamine-type stimulants comprising 70% of all drug offences. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution highlighted the emerging threat of fentanyl and regional disparities in drug abuse.