![Immigration Dept deports 232 Indonesians via sea from Tawau Immigration Dept deports 232 Indonesians via sea from Tawau](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716952170_MalaysianImmigratio.jpg)
Immigration Dept deports 232 Indonesians via sea from Tawau
Immigration Department advises all foreign nationals to ensure they have valid travel documents or work permits before entering Sabah.
Wed May 29 2024
![Woman jumps off second floor of shophouse to escape immigration raid Woman jumps off second floor of shophouse to escape immigration raid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61706071822_imigresenpatiwar.jpg)
Woman jumps off second floor of shophouse to escape immigration raid
The woman was among 110 illegal immigrants detained in the operation for not having valid travel documents and overstaying.
Wed Jan 24 2024
![Immigration busts syndicate forging travel documents Immigration busts syndicate forging travel documents](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51619016721_DatukInderaKhairul.jpg)
Immigration busts syndicate forging travel documents
The Immigration Department has smashed a syndicate specialising in forging travel documents with the arrest of three Pakistani men in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur and Seri Kembangan, Selangor.
Wed Aug 25 2021
![No compromise over abusing, falsifying interstate, inter-district travel documents - IGP No compromise over abusing, falsifying interstate, inter-district travel documents - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71621344661_Sekatanjalanrayad.jpg)
No compromise over abusing, falsifying interstate, inter-district travel documents - IGP
The PDRM will not compromise with any quarters who abuse or falsify documents on interstate and inter-district travel or flout the Movement Control Order (MCO) SOPs.
Tue May 18 2021
![Cops nab individuals with fake travel permits bearing Istana Negara letterhead Cops nab individuals with fake travel permits bearing Istana Negara letterhead](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81619610528_MohamadZainalAbdul.jpg)
Cops nab individuals with fake travel permits bearing Istana Negara letterhead
During the inspection, the suspects handed over three interstate travel documents believed to be fake.
Wed Apr 28 2021
![Stern action against power abuse, interstate travel document forgery - Ismail Sabri Stern action against power abuse, interstate travel document forgery - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81616244075_DatukSeriIsmailSa.jpg)
Stern action against power abuse, interstate travel document forgery - Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri stressed that the public must follow the right procedures to obtain interstate travel permission.
Fri Apr 09 2021
![Customs department thwarts attempt to smuggle foreigners out Customs department thwarts attempt to smuggle foreigners out](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51614668117_SazaliMohamad.jpg)
Customs department thwarts attempt to smuggle foreigners out
Upon further examination, it was found that the three men did not possess valid travel documents while the woman held a passport.
Tue Mar 02 2021
![UK opens special visa route for Hong Kong residents to become citizens UK opens special visa route for Hong Kong residents to become citizens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61612056236_Passport.jpg)
UK opens special visa route for Hong Kong residents to become citizens
The move comes as China and Hong Kong have said they will no longer recognise the British National Overseas (BNO) passport as a valid travel document.
Sun Jan 31 2021
![China will not recognise British passport for Hong Kong residents China will not recognise British passport for Hong Kong residents](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71611912371_BEIJING.jpg)
China will not recognise British passport for Hong Kong residents
China said that it would not recognise the British National Overseas passport as a valid travel document from Jan. 31.
Fri Jan 29 2021
![Ops Benteng: 120 illegal immigrants nabbed Ops Benteng: 120 illegal immigrants nabbed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41600248206_PATI.jpg)
Ops Benteng: 120 illegal immigrants nabbed
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said those arrested were caught entering the country via illegal means and for not possessing valid travel documents.
Wed Sep 16 2020
![Editor of book insulting national coat of arms left Malaysia on Jan 21 - Bukit Aman Editor of book insulting national coat of arms left Malaysia on Jan 21 - Bukit Aman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81587790424_TBHuzirMohamed.jpg)
Editor of book insulting national coat of arms left Malaysia on Jan 21 - Bukit Aman
A police check on his travel document found that the man, who is a Malaysian citizen, has left the country on Jan 21.
Fri Jul 17 2020
![PBS welcomes MOHA's effort over illegal immigrant problems PBS welcomes MOHA's effort over illegal immigrant problems](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61592186675_PusatTahananKK.jpg)
PBS welcomes MOHA's effort over illegal immigrant problems
Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) welcomes the Home Ministry's fresh approach to deal with issues pertaining to the large number of illegal immigrants in the state.
Mon Jun 15 2020
![Abide by Thailand's new entry regulations - Malaysian Consul-General Abide by Thailand's new entry regulations - Malaysian Consul-General](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/61499875648_Sadao.jpg)
Abide by Thailand's new entry regulations - Malaysian Consul-General
He reminded Malaysians entering Thailand to abide by the new regulations set, as well as use valid travel documents.
Sun Sep 10 2017
![Malaysia, Morocco ink agreement on visa-free travel Malaysia, Morocco ink agreement on visa-free travel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/71500447113_RamlanIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia, Morocco ink agreement on visa-free travel
Malaysian and Moroccan nationals with valid travel documents will soon be able to make official or social visits to each other's countries without a visa for up to 90 days.
Wed Jul 19 2017
![M-Bike lanes reduce congestion at Malaysia-Singapore entry checkpoints M-Bike lanes reduce congestion at Malaysia-Singapore entry checkpoints](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/81497000116_TimbalanPerdanaMe.jpg)
M-Bike lanes reduce congestion at Malaysia-Singapore entry checkpoints
Implementation of the Secured Automated Clearance System for Malaysian Citizen Motorcyclists (M-Bike) lanes has reduced congestion at Malaysia-Singapore entry checkpoints and detected offences.
Fri Jun 09 2017