Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said such violations were not minor administrative issues, but carried major risks to the national border control system if not addressed with strict action. "Based on records for 2025, disciplinary action has been taken against 92 immigration officers stationed at national entry and exit points for offences relating to irregular endorsements and immigration stamping. He also singled out identity theft and misusing border documents as key threats identified at entry points along the Malaysia-Thailand border. NIISe was designed with the capability to fully integrate with various international and national security databases, including those of Interpol, he said. With such integration, the Immigration Department can conduct security risk analyses comprehensively and effectively, reducing dependence on fully manual checks.

Source: The Star January 24, 2026 05:32 UTC