{
  "id": 18227121,
  "title": "DPM puts Malaysians facilitating illegal migrant activities on notice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/dpm-puts-malaysians-facilitating-illegal-migrant-activities-on-notice",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T01:48:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/129201/dpm-puts-malaysians-facilitating-illegal-migrant-activities-on-notice"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has warned Malaysians who enable foreigners to carry out illegal activities, including those who provide premises for unauthorized businesses and those who allow such activities on their land. This warning comes in response to queries from MPs regarding illegal migrations, particularly of Rohingya refugees to Langkawi since 2021. The National Security Council's Movement Directive No. 1/2022 outlines a coordinated approach to identifying, monitoring, and deporting illegal immigrants trying to enter Malaysia. The directive also emphasizes the deployment of advanced surveillance technologies like AI, drones, and smart surveillance systems, complemented by traditional physical barriers. Additionally, the NSC is exploring redevelopment plans for a long-standing settlement in Langkawi known as Bukit Malut. According to a demographic survey in September 2024, 92.2% of the settlement's 4,584 residents are Malaysian citizens, while the rest are non-citizens. Police have conducted 267 operations against illegal activities in the area since 2022, with no significant incidents reported in 2026.",
  "summary": "MALAYSIANS who facilitate illegal activities by foreigners, including providing premises for unauthorised businesses, will face strict enforcement action, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. He said action would be taken agai...",
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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."
}