{
  "id": 13611638,
  "title": "Budget 2027: New immigration quarters planned for Perak, Sabah",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/budget-2027-new-immigration-quarters-planned-for-perak-sabah-13611638",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T01:44:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/11/budget-2027-new-immigration-quarters-planned-for-perak-sabah/238633"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Perak and Sabah will see new immigration quarters constructed under Budget 2027, aimed at enhancing the welfare and operational readiness of Immigration Department personnel. Director-General Datuk Zakaria Shaaban highlighted that improved residential facilities would benefit both the officers and their families, enabling them to focus on their responsibilities more effectively. He emphasized that personnel welfare is crucial to the readiness and effectiveness of the enforcement organization. Zakaria noted that the announcement under Budget 2027 is seen as a commitment to translate government promises into better performance and service delivery. The department will cooperate fully in implementing these initiatives to ensure maximum benefits. Additionally, the construction of the Keningau Immigration Office in Sabah is expected to strengthen the department's capacity to deliver more systematic, comfortable, and efficient services to the local community. Infrastructure development is vital for maintaining an organized, comfortable, and efficient service environment, aligning with public needs and expectations for quality public services. Both initiatives are strategic investments in strengthening the organization's capacity and capabilities while addressing personnel well-being and public service needs. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced these projects during Budget 2027 tabling in the Dewan Rakyat, with the total cost exceeding RM500 million.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 — The construction of new quarters at the Langkap Immigration Detention Depot in Perak and Papar...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Budget 2027: New immigration quarters planned for Perak, Sabah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/budget-2027-new-immigration-quarters-planned-for-perak-sabah",
        "published": "2026-10-11T01:44:44.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}