The Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department says its Integrity Division will investigate allegations of irregularities in Special Pass issuance, hours after Malaysiakini published an investigative report exposing an alleged syndicate operating from its Jalan Duta office.

However, the department’s statement today did not name Malaysiakini directly or specifically address the report's findings.

Kuala Lumpur Immigration director Hamsha Injau said the department had noted a media report today about alleged misconduct in issuing Special Passes at the Kuala Lumpur Immigration Office.

“The Integrity Division will conduct an investigation to determine the veracity of the claims,” he said.