PUTRAJAYA, Aug 9 (Bernama) — All immigration matters can only be conducted through official channels, either at Immigration Department (JIM) counters or online via the official portal. No officer or third party is authorised to handle applications outside the established procedures.
Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban stressed the matter following the circulation of a video on social media since Friday, showing a married couple claiming to have paid RM5,000 to a ‘Datuk’ to arrange for a Temporary Employment Visit Pass (PLKS) to secure the release of their sibling detained at an Immigration Depot.
He said further checks with the account holder found that the digital pass (ePASS) in question was suspected to be fake, as its QR code had been tampered with, while a cross-check through the MyIMMs system using the passport number indicated that there was no PLKS record.
“JIM strongly refutes the viral allegation and views seriously any attempt to deceive the public,” he said in a statement today.
He urged anyone with information or who has fallen victim to such scams to lodge a report with the police or the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
Zakaria also said further investigation would be conducted to identify the source of the misuse of information and ensure legal action is taken against those involved.
“JIM will not compromise with any individual who attempts to tarnish the department’s reputation or deceive the public,” he added.
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