![Public urged to report employers hiring illegals Public urged to report employers hiring illegals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/51498892138_EKadImigresen.jpg)
Public urged to report employers hiring illegals
Illegal immigrants working in eateries and employed as maids were among the most difficult to detect.
Thu Jul 13 2017
![3,014 illegal immigrants, 57 employers detained in e-card Ops Mega 3,014 illegal immigrants, 57 employers detained in e-card Ops Mega](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/41456147288_PATIIndonesia.jpg)
3,014 illegal immigrants, 57 employers detained in e-card Ops Mega
Immigration director-general Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali said 180 employers were also issued notices to present themselves at the department to record their statements.
Tue Jul 11 2017
![Serbuan Jabatan Imigresen di South City Plaza dan Jalan Kebun Serbuan Jabatan Imigresen di South City Plaza dan Jalan Kebun](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/51499329928_Migrationworkers.jpg)
Serbuan Jabatan Imigresen di South City Plaza dan Jalan Kebun
Jabatan Imigresen melakukan operasi besar-besaran memburu Pendatang Asing Tanpa Izin di sekitar South City Plaza dan Jalan Kebun, Selangor.
Fri Jul 07 2017
![Raid by Malaysian Immigration Department at Jalan Kebun, Selangor Raid by Malaysian Immigration Department at Jalan Kebun, Selangor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/51499329928_Migrationworkers.jpg)
Raid by Malaysian Immigration Department at Jalan Kebun, Selangor
Hundreds of migration workers caught by enforcement officer during raid by Malaysian Immigration Department at Jalan Kebun, Selangor.
Thu Jul 06 2017
![Surrender or face fine and jail, foreign workers told Surrender or face fine and jail, foreign workers told](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/81442055394_MustafarAli.jpg)
Surrender or face fine and jail, foreign workers told
Foreign workers who failed to apply for the E-Card are urged to surrender to escape from being fined and jailed.
Thu Jul 06 2017
![Immigration Department detects false E-cards Immigration Department detects false E-cards](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/81436257786_MUSTAFARALI.jpg)
Immigration Department detects false E-cards
The Immigration Department has detected attempts to come up with a false Enforcement Card or E-card that it has been distributing to all illegal migrant workers who have to register to obtain these id
Wed Jul 05 2017
![Failure of E-Card blamed on stubborn employers Failure of E-Card blamed on stubborn employers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/71468073849_DSMustafarAli.jpg)
Failure of E-Card blamed on stubborn employers
Employers' stubbornness to come forward and register their illegal foreign workers for the 'Enforcement Card (E-Card) did not achieve the targeted response.
Sat Jul 01 2017
![Nationwide hunt for illegal immigrants begins at midnight Nationwide hunt for illegal immigrants begins at midnight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/71496725997_DSMustafarAli.jpg)
Nationwide hunt for illegal immigrants begins at midnight
At midnight tonight, the Immigration authorities are to launch a large-scale operation to flush out illegal immigrants in the country.
Fri Jun 30 2017
![MBAM requests for extension for e-card registration MBAM requests for extension for e-card registration](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/41498805984_EKadImigresen.jpg)
MBAM requests for extension for e-card registration
The Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) has appealed to the government for an extension for the e-card registration until Feb 15, 2018.
Fri Jun 30 2017
![Immigration counters full due to last minute E-Card applications Immigration counters full due to last minute E-Card applications](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/41498668505_EKad.jpg)
Immigration counters full due to last minute E-Card applications
Counters at the Immigration Department here have been packed to the brim with employers and employees applying for E-Cards since this morning, ahead of the June 30 deadline.
Wed Jun 28 2017
![Employers engage illegal immigrants for cheap labour - Immigration DG Employers engage illegal immigrants for cheap labour - Immigration DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/71496725997_DSMustafarAli.jpg)
Employers engage illegal immigrants for cheap labour - Immigration DG
He said a total of 566 employers had been detained since January until June 1 this year for harbouring and employing illegal immigrants.
Mon Jun 12 2017
![Immigration DG issues warning over E-card applications Immigration DG issues warning over E-card applications](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/81496725533_DSMustafarAli.jpg)
Immigration DG issues warning over E-card applications
Director-General of Immigration Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali today warned employers to immediately register their illegal foreign workers.
Tue Jun 06 2017
![Only 85,000 foreign workers have registered under E-Card programme - Immigration DG Only 85,000 foreign workers have registered under E-Card programme - Immigration DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/81461799344_ForeignWorkers.jpg)
Only 85,000 foreign workers have registered under E-Card programme - Immigration DG
It is estimated that only 85,000 illegal immigrants have registered with the Foreign Worker Temporary Enforcement Card (E-Card) programme so far.
Wed May 17 2017
![Don't blame Immigration Department for carrying out duty - Mustafar Ali Don't blame Immigration Department for carrying out duty - Mustafar Ali](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/81442055394_MustafarAli.jpg)
Don't blame Immigration Department for carrying out duty - Mustafar Ali
Employers should wise up and be prepared to accept the consequences when they decided to violate the laws and regulations, he said.
Mon May 01 2017
![MACC ready to probe improper issuance of E-card MACC ready to probe improper issuance of E-card](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/51469783326_DatukDzulkifliAhmad.jpg)
MACC ready to probe improper issuance of E-card
MACC chief commissioner, Datuk Dzulkifli Ahmad said the commission would investigate if there were elements of corruption or abuse of power in issuing the E-card if it received a report.
Tue Apr 11 2017