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Corrupt Ministry Staff Sabotaging Security Systems, Threatening Malaysia's Safety
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Corrupt Ministry Staff Sabotaging Security Systems, Threatening Malaysia's Safety

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Greed and lack of integrity among Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) staff threaten national security, according to Secretary-General Datuk Dr. Awang Alik Jeman.
  • Corrupt officials are accused of sabotaging the MyIMMS security system and issuing visas improperly, compromising border control.
  • The ministry is implementing a comprehensive plan to improve entry point controls, to be presented to the Cabinet.

The Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) faces a critical internal threat as greed and a lack of integrity among its staff jeopardize national security. Secretary-General Datuk Dr. Awang Alik Jeman warned that corrupt officials are actively undermining the country's safety, even sabotaging the MyIMMS security system.

These compromised individuals are reportedly involved in illegal activities such as issuing visas to foreigners who then overstay their welcome and extorting money from foreign nationals. Jeman expressed dismay at the betrayal, highlighting that the MyIMMS system, crucial for tracking entries, is being tampered with by the very people meant to protect it. "If the MyIMMS system is hacked, damaged, or malfunctions, outsiders can enter our country without records or checks. This is crazy work," he stated during a monthly assembly.

If the MyIMMS system is hacked, damaged, or malfunctions, outsiders can enter our country without records or checks. This is crazy work.

โ€” Datuk Dr. Awang Alik JemanThe Secretary-General of the Ministry of Home Affairs expressing concern over internal sabotage of the MyIMMS system.

Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced that a comprehensive plan to enhance border control measures, involving multiple ministries and agencies, will be presented to the Cabinet. This initiative stems from a directive to bolster entry point security and prevent future incidents that could damage the nation's image. The plan, co-signed with the Transport Minister, aims to address the vulnerabilities exploited by dishonest KDN personnel.

We want people in KDN who truly cherish or have the spirit to defend this country from any such elements.

โ€” Datuk Dr. Awang Alik JemanDescribing the desired qualities of KDN staff.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.