{
  "id": 15164054,
  "title": "KL Immigration to probe alleged irregularities in special pass issuance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/kl-immigration-to-probe-alleged-irregularities-in-special-pass",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T09:13:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/17/kl-immigration-to-probe-alleged-irregularities-in-special-pass-issuance/239478"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, October 17 — The Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department announced it will probe allegations of irregularities in the issuance of special passes, according to a statement by its director, Datuk Hamsha Injau. The Integrity Division will investigate to ascertain the validity of the claims and stated that no misconduct would be tolerated. Injau advised the public to exclusively interact with the department via official channels and discouraged the use of unauthorized intermediaries.\n\nReports indicated that special passes, designed to help foreign nationals in emergencies or urgent situations, are being improperly used to prolong their stay in Malaysia. The allegations suggested that a system involving local intermediaries was in place. These intermediaries allegedly handled applications, collected applicants' passports, and transmitted their photographs to immigration officers via messaging apps for initial verification. The allegations were reported by a news portal, but no additional details or confirmation of the claims were provided by the Immigration Department.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department will investigate allegations of irregularities in t...",
  "key_points": [
    "Kuala Lumpur Immigration to investigate alleged irregularities in special pass issuance.",
    "Integrity Division to verify validity of claims and ensure no misconduct.",
    "Public advised to use official channels only, discourage unauthorized intermediaries."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "KL Immigration to probe alleged irregularities in special pass issuance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/kl-immigration-to-probe-alleged-irregularities-in-special-pass-15166349",
        "published": "2026-10-17T09:13:24.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "KL immigration dept to probe alleged irregularities in special pass issuance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/kl-immigration-dept-to-probe-alleged-irregularities-in-special-pass",
        "published": "2026-10-17T10:58:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}