(A green card is an identity document that permits a foreigner to live and work in the United States permanently.) “I was stopped once in August last year, and the officer checked my green card to confirm my legal status. Ng is one of the many Malaysians in Minnesota living in a state of heightened anxiety as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents ramp up operations to arrest undocumented migrants. According to Ng, she always checks local community updates about ICE enforcement activities because she wants to avoid stressful situations. The Human Resources Ministry said there are 79,827 Malaysians who are living in the United States as of 2022, citing data from TalentCorp and the World Bank.

Source: The Star February 07, 2026 01:11 UTC