Budget 2027: New immigration quarters planned for Perak, Sabah

PUTRAJAYA, October 11 — New quarters for immigration personnel are planned in Perak and Sabah under Budget 2027 to enhance the welfare and readiness of Immigration Department (JIM) employees. Director-General Datuk Zakaria Shaaban emphasized that improved residential facilities would benefit both officers and their families, allowing them to focus on their law enforcement and detainee management duties.

Zakaria stressed that personnel welfare is crucial for the efficiency and effectiveness of the enforcement organization. He clarified that the budget announcement aims to translate the government's commitment into enhanced performance and service delivery, emphasizing the department's willingness to cooperate fully in implementing these initiatives.

The announcement also includes the construction of the Keningau Immigration Office in Sabah, aimed at strengthening the department's ability to provide better services to the local community. Zakaria highlighted that infrastructure development is essential for creating a more organized, comfortable, and efficient service environment.

Both initiatives are seen as strategic investments in strengthening the organization's capacity while maintaining a focus on personnel well-being and public service needs. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced in Budget 2027 that Armed Forces Family Housing would be built in Skudai, Johor, alongside the new quarters at the Langkap Immigration Detention Depot in Perak and Papar, Sabah. These projects are expected to benefit nearly 900 personnel at a cost exceeding RM500 million.