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Migrant Repatriation Programme

Nearly 80,000 illegals voluntarily surrendered for repatriation since March: Saifuddin

Minister reports figures during Dewan Rakyat session while addressing concerns about illegal immigrants living, operating businesses in Malaysia

Almost 2,000 undocumented migrants sent back via repatriation scheme

A total of 5,983 undocumented migrants have been registered in the Migrant Repatriation Programme within seven days of its implementation on March 1.

Foreign worker levy refunds processing times halved: Saifuddin

The processing times for foreign worker levy refunds will be shortened, effective today, to introduce more employer and industry-friendly refund policies, according to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Migrants can go home unprosecuted through repatriation programme from March 1

Speaking at a special media conference today, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that based on the decision approved during today's cabinet meeting, undocumented workers who wish to return to their home countries would be allowed to do so after settling compounds for the immigration offences that they committed. 

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

What does AGC say about withdrawing police reports? – Hafiz Hassan 

According to its e-Participation Policy portal, complainant may submit an application so no action taken on lodged report but decision lies with public prosecutor