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THE Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has recommended criminal charges be brought against a number of Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) officers who were found to have abused their power in the unlawful approval of medical visas for foreign nationals.
The investigation, led by EAIC Commissioner Datuk Seri Dr Razali Ab Malik, was conducted by a Special Task Force and focused on the improper issuance of social visit passes under the medical visa category to foreigners from several countries who failed to meet the required conditions.
The EAIC stated that investigative steps included reviewing approval procedures, obtaining witness statements, seizing relevant documents, and preparing recommendations for follow-up action by authorities.
“The investigation revealed that immigration officers had knowingly approved medical visa applications despite being aware that the submitted documents were incomplete and failed to comply with the requirements outlined in Immigration Circular No. 10/2001,” the EAIC said in a statement issued today.
As a result, the EAIC has decided to refer the matter to the Attorney General’s Chambers under Paragraph 30(1)(c) of the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission Act 2009 \[Act 700].
The commission further confirmed that it has recommended that criminal charges be considered under the Penal Code [Act 574], the Immigration Act 1959 63 [Act 155], and/or the Passport Act 1966 [Act 150].
The case highlights ongoing concerns over integrity and adherence to procedure within public enforcement bodies, with the EAIC emphasising that such misconduct must be addressed through legal channels to uphold public trust in regulatory institutions. - July 28, 2025