PUTRAJAYA, Oct 25 — The citizenship application security vetting processing period has been reduced from 73 days to 14 days, through the integrated security vetting system launched by the National Registration Department (NRD) today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Most citizenship applicants among the elderly fail the Malay language proficiency test, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — The Social Welfare Department (JKM) will discuss the proposal to make security screening compulsory for individuals who want to work as babysitters with the Home Ministry (KDN) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — A total of 11,065 citizenship applications under Article 15 of the Federal Constitution were received from Sabah from 2017 to 2022, with 481 approvals.

BERA, Oct 3 — The Home Ministry (KDN) has outlined the importance of asset capability and welfare of enforcement officers and personnel as its priority in Budget 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The government has not yet decided on the proposal to bring back two Malaysians imprisoned in Guantanamo Bay Prison, Cuba, as it is still in the early stages of negotiations.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Malaysia Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said China has assured it will continue to negotiate with Southeast Asian countries over disputed territorial claims in the South China Sea and avoid actions that risked escalation.

NEW YORK, Sept 23 — The government is looking into ways to attract skilled Malaysians to return and contribute to the country in a move to address the threat of brain drain the country is facing now, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR,  Sept 5  — The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry is prepared to work with the Home Ministry to facilitate the implementation of the Baitul Mahabbah shelter for foreign children.

POKOK SENA, Aug 26 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today dismissed allegations his ministry is in the process of granting Malaysian citizenship on a large scale to foreigners, especially from China.

SHAH ALAM, Aug 9 — Cumulative losses involving cases of online fraud by scammers are projected to reach up to RM1.2 billion by the end of this year if there is still a lack of awareness among the public about the crime.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 8 — The Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) has established a Task Force to monitor the implementation and maintenance of projects regarding the quarters, premises and facilities of agencies under the ministry, said its secretary-general Datuk Ruji Ubi.

BALING, July 22 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has urged for a more comprehensive screening and profiling process for foreign artistes before they are allowed to perform in the country.

KULIM, July 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced the approval of a RM150 million allocation for the maintenance of facilities of agencies under the Home Ministry (KDN), to ensure the comfort of the country’s security forces personnel.

PUTRAJAYA, July 5 — The issuing of ‘Not to Land’ (NTL) notices to travellers will only be determined by Immigration officers of Grade KP41 and above with immediate effect, compared to the current practice which allows KP29 officers to do so, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

PUTRAJAYA, July 5 — The Home Ministry (KDN) will hand over to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) the name of a National Registration Department (NRD) officer alleged to have solicited money from applicants for Malaysian citizenship.

PUTRAJAYA, June 22 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail gave a reminder to political parties involved in the coming state elections to stay away from sensitive issues involving religion, royalty and race (3R).

SUNGAI PETANI, June 18 –The Home Ministry, through the Registrar of Societies (RoS) has allocated RM20 million for the Pertubuhan Prihatin Komuniti (GPPK) grant which residents' associations can apply for starting tomorrow.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating the involvement of a politician in online gambling activities in the country.