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Internal probe insufficient for immigration abuse allegations, says MP
A Malaysian lawmaker has called for alleged immigration abuses to be escalated to law enforcement authorities, arguing that internal investigations alone are inadequate to address claims of corruption and criminal conduct.
LSN Malaysia ·
An MP has raised concerns over the adequacy of internal probes into alleged misconduct within immigration services, insisting that suspected criminal offences and corruption must be referred to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and police for proper investigation.
The legislator, identified as Lip Eng, argued that in-house inquiries lack the jurisdiction and independence required to handle serious allegations of this nature. According to the MP's position, matters involving potential criminal activity cannot be sufficiently addressed through departmental mechanisms alone.
The call reflects growing scrutiny of administrative practices within Malaysia's immigration sector, with concerns raised about accountability and the proper handling of misconduct complaints. Lip Eng's intervention suggests that current oversight mechanisms may require strengthening or supplementation by formal law enforcement involvement.
The statement underscores broader questions about investigative capacity and institutional checks within government agencies tasked with border management and immigration administration. Officials have not yet commented on whether allegations will be formally referred to the MACC or police authorities as requested by the MP.