The Immigration Department has yet to clarify whether it is investigating or has suspended any officers over alleged irregularities in the issuance of special passes in Kuala Lumpur, despite being alerted to the allegations nearly three months ago.

Instead, immigration director-general Zakaria Shaaban today urged those with information or evidence of misconduct to lodge official reports rather than disclose their findings publicly, warning that such disclosures could jeopardise investigations...

Instead, immigration director-general Zakaria Shaaban today urged those with information or evidence of misconduct to lodge official reports rather than disclose their findings publicly, warning that such disclosures could jeopardise investigations.