Immigration officers are not allowed to reject applications based solely on the applicant's proficiency in the national language, according to Immigration director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh.
Enforcement agencies such as the Customs Department, Inland Revenue Board and Immigration Department are under close watch following corruption uncovered by anti-graft authorities involving customs officers.
A special parliamentary committee has mooted some changes to standard operating procedures for the Immigration Department, such as body cameras for its frontliners and regular changes of officers at the nation's entry points.
The Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners’ Association (Presma) will proceed with suing a TikTok user for making defamatory claims about food preparation and cleanliness at mamak restaurants.
In the face of attempts to sow discord among the various races in the country, cardiothoracic surgeon Datuk Dr Venugopal Balchand stands ready to staunchly defend national unity and harmony in a heartbeat.
