Immigration Dept silent on special pass probe, urges whistleblowers to come forward
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The Malaysian Immigration Department has remained silent regarding allegations of a syndicate exploiting special passes for foreign nationals. The director-general has urged whistleblowers to report evidence privately rather than publicly.
Why it matters
The potential corruption within immigration services raises concerns about national security and the integrity of visa systems.
News ✕ Immigration Dept silent on special pass probe, urges whistleblowers to come forward B Nanta Kumar Published: Nov 1, 2026 8:00 PM The Immigration Department has yet to clarify whether it is investigating or has suspended any officers over alleged irregularities in the issuance of special passes in Kuala Lumpur, despite being alerted to the allegations nearly three months ago.
Instead, immigration director-general Zakaria Shaaban today urged those with information or evidence of misconduct to lodge official reports rather than disclose their findings publicly, warning that such disclosures could jeopardise investigations...
The Immigration Department has yet to clarify whether it is investigating or has suspended any officers over alleged irregularities in the issuance of special passes in Kuala Lumpur, despite being alerted to the allegations nearly three months ago.
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