![Passport forgery syndicate busted with arrest of mastermind, two others Passport forgery syndicate busted with arrest of mastermind, two others](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700555475_TBPassportjpg.jpg)
Passport forgery syndicate busted with arrest of mastermind, two others
The fake passports were sold for between RM500 and RM700 each and it is believed that they can produce five to 10 copies of passports daily.
Tue Nov 21 2023
![Malaysia probes cases of migrant workers left jobless, without passports Malaysia probes cases of migrant workers left jobless, without passports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71672143387_MigrantWorkers.jpg)
Malaysia probes cases of migrant workers left jobless, without passports
Many took loans to pay recruitment fees, but are unable to start repaying them without jobs or salaries, Andy Hall said.
Thu Apr 20 2023
![Immigration Dept busts syndicate trafficking Sri Lankan kids to Europe Immigration Dept busts syndicate trafficking Sri Lankan kids to Europe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71681880711_SindiketBahnuInt.jpg)
Immigration Dept busts syndicate trafficking Sri Lankan kids to Europe
Initial investigations showed the syndicate received 30,000 to 50,000 euros for each Sri Lankan child taken to Europe on M'sian passports.
Wed Apr 19 2023
![DPM Zahid given permanent access to passports DPM Zahid given permanent access to passports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61679888107_AhmadZahidberjaya.jpg)
DPM Zahid given permanent access to passports
Ahmad Zahid was granted permanent access to his international and diplomatic passport to enable him to carry out official duties abroad.
Mon Mar 27 2023
![Employers, industry players urged to get Safety Passports - Sivakumar Employers, industry players urged to get Safety Passports - Sivakumar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71678188101_VSivakumar.jpg)
Employers, industry players urged to get Safety Passports - Sivakumar
This Safety Passport can help reduce the rate of accidents in workplaces, including construction sites, Sivakumar said.
Tue Mar 07 2023
![Finland could become the first EU country to use digital passports Finland could become the first EU country to use digital passports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41661839705_AIRPORT.jpg)
Finland could become the first EU country to use digital passports
Finland has notified the EU of its willingness to try a pilot project for the digitization of official documents.
Tue Aug 30 2022
![Over 9,000 passports applied online yet to be collected Over 9,000 passports applied online yet to be collected](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81658250111_DatukInderaKhairul.jpg)
Over 9,000 passports applied online yet to be collected
Khairul Dzaimee urges those who had made PMA applications to immediately collect at the issuing offices to avoid their passports being cancelled.
Thu Aug 11 2022
![Four arrested for exploitation of foreign workers Four arrested for exploitation of foreign workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41659866694_PDRM.jpg)
Four arrested for exploitation of foreign workers
The also police seized 20 passports and RM13,600 and preliminary investigation found that the victims were working at a cement factory.
Thu Aug 11 2022
![Ex-workers at Malaysia's Brightway sue Kimberly-Clark, Ansell over alleged labour abuse Ex-workers at Malaysia's Brightway sue Kimberly-Clark, Ansell over alleged labour abuse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41660104341_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Ex-workers at Malaysia's Brightway sue Kimberly-Clark, Ansell over alleged labour abuse
According to the complaint, the workers paid high recruitment fees, worked long hours with few or no rest days, had their passports taken.
Wed Aug 10 2022
![Where in the world has the priciest passports? Where in the world has the priciest passports?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71652439301_Lebanesepassport.jpg)
Where in the world has the priciest passports?
When it comes to applying for a passport or requesting a renewal, the cost of the operation can be an extra headache.
Mon May 16 2022
![Philippines to re-open to vaccinated tourists Philippines to re-open to vaccinated tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81643363746_PHILIPPINES.jpg)
Philippines to re-open to vaccinated tourists
Foreigners travelling for business and tourism purposes must present vaccination certificates and passports valid for at least six months.
Fri Jan 28 2022
![Travel Apartheid: The world's most and least powerful passports for 2022 Travel Apartheid: The world's most and least powerful passports for 2022](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81641897968_henleypassport.jpg)
Travel Apartheid: The world's most and least powerful passports for 2022
The latest results from the Henley Passport Index show record-breaking levels of travel freedom for top-ranking nations Japan and Singapore.
Tue Jan 11 2022
![ANALYSIS - Lack of vaccination passport, testing threaten Japan's reopening ANALYSIS - Lack of vaccination passport, testing threaten Japan's reopening](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81620363393_Japanextendstate.jpg)
ANALYSIS - Lack of vaccination passport, testing threaten Japan's reopening
The issue with vaccine passports is that, a unified database does not exist.
Tue Oct 19 2021
![Afghanistan to start issuing passports again after months of delays Afghanistan to start issuing passports again after months of delays](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61633430590_taliban.jpg)
Afghanistan to start issuing passports again after months of delays
Alam Gul Haqqani, the acting head of the passport office, said between 5,000 and 6,000 passports would be issued each day.
Tue Oct 05 2021
![Anti-vax protesters try to storm former BBC HQ in London Anti-vax protesters try to storm former BBC HQ in London](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51628578929_LONDON.jpg)
Anti-vax protesters try to storm former BBC HQ in London
According to media reports, the activists were protesting against COVID-19 vaccine passports and vaccines for children.
Tue Aug 10 2021