Saifuddin Nasution Ismail

The latest news and top stories on Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He currently serves as a Senator and the Minister of Home Affairs since December 2022. Previously, he held the portfolio of Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs. He has a long career within the People’s Justice Party, including multiple terms as Secretary-General. His work at the Home Ministry involves overseeing national security, immigration and law enforcement, with notable efforts in reforming immigration processes, addressing citizenship issues and bolstering the Bukit Aman CID Sexual, Women and Child Investigation division’s capabilities.

Saifuddin Nasution Ismail

Malaysia tackles illegal foreign-owned firms, as regional crackdown widens

Thailand is investigating businesses that circumvent curbs on foreign ownership by using Thai nationals for majority ownership registration.

Malaysian minister rejects claims Chinese nationals ‘freely’ given citizenship

From Malaysia’s book bans to Iran war, Anwar’s reform agenda faces sternest test

In Malaysia, some laud car driver’s arrest over ‘world’s most expensive petrol’

The driver of a Singapore-registered vehicle faces a US$252,600 fine, jail or both if he is found guilty of pumping subsidised RON95 petrol.

Viral clip of Malaysian man clinging to ex-wife’s moving car leads to arrest

Police said the man clung to the car for around 2km and that he tested positive for ketamine use.

Malaysia enforces stricter controls on China visa-free entry to curb abuse

Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin said the move was aimed at boosting border controls and protecting local jobs.

‘Patience wearing thin’: Anwar demands updates on anti-corruption fight

The leader says that if top enforcement officials admit they are unable to crack down on corruption and smuggling, they should step aside.

Anwar’s reform record questioned after Malaysian reporter’s sedition arrest

Rex Tan’s arrest for asking a ‘sensitive question’ shows how a colonial-era act continues to hold back Malaysian reforms, critics say.

‘We just want to live’: fear grips Malaysia’s LGBTQ community

With drag clubs closed and spas raided, the shrinking space for queer life in Malaysia leaves a community with nowhere left to turn.

Malaysian religious leaders urged to provide evidence of South Korean ‘cult’

Perlis state’s senior Islamic scholar alleged Muslim political elites were linked to the ‘deviant’ cult movement.

Malaysia suspends funding for football association over documentation scandal

The government says funds allocated to FAM could not be diverted to finance its legal challenge against Fifa’s ruling in the scandal.

Malaysia football suspends a top official over Fifa eligibility scandal

The suspension of Noor Azman Rahman follows Fifa’s ban on seven mixed-heritage players over ‘technical error’ in their citizenship documents.

Where is Malaysia’s Pamela Ling? Few clues 5 months after kidnap drama

Activist groups call for a national task force to find the corruption witness, who went missing before she could give a statement.

Malaysian ex-minister Rafizi Ramli’s son, 12, wounded in syringe attack

Rafizi says he believes the attack is premeditated and a ‘warning’ for him to stop being vocal on issues.

Malaysia says no evidence of Jho Low living in China with fake passport

Malaysia’s home minister says the government is working with international authorities to catch the 1MDB fugitive.

Malaysian minister condemns sale of baby rape video as ‘absolute madness’

Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said he was briefed about the case at midnight recently.