Immigration officers are not allowed to reject applications based solely on the applicant's proficiency in the national language, according to Immigration director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh.
Its president Zaid Malek said it is unlawful and high-handed for the Home Ministry to impose such a condition, adding that it could create alarm amongst the public.
There has been a spate of viral videos showing vehicles from neighbouring countries such as Thailand and Singapore being filled with Malaysia's heavily subsidised RON95 petrol, indicating a blatant disregard for local laws.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is probing IJM Corporation over alleged money laundering and possible share price manipulation involving RM2.5bil, a probe that could jeopardise Sunway Group’s proposed RM11.5bil takeover of the construction giant