TAWAU: All the enforcement agencies should pay more attention to the spirit of integrity and discipline at the workplace particularly in combating illegal immigrants.
Speaking to the media in a press conference at Tawau Airport, here yesterday, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Datuk Seri Haji Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jafar said the ministry would go after those illegals in possession of fake personal documents.
He had earlier visited the site of a fire incident in Semporna with Regional Rural and Development Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal.
He said his ministry would continue to review and upgrade the integrity measure of each enforcement agencies.
On the sales of false documents, he hoped the police, Immigration Department and anti-corruption commission could investigate the case.
He believed that one agency would be unable to achieve its objectives if some officers were committed to fight corruption.
Junaidi was also worried that some foreigners might fly to West Malaysia from Sabah or Sarawak by using false documents.
“This will create problems, he said and urged the enforcement officers to check their documents thoroughly at the departure hall.
“The number of victims is large and it is very crowded in the Semporna Community Hall. I advise that some women and their children should stay with their relatives temporarily,” he added.
On reports about youths aged 14 to 16 said to be involved in rape cases, Junaidi urged all parties to cooperate in combating this problem usually caused by lack of moral, influence of social media and lack of family support.
He hoped the youths would not be easily influenced by social media.