What led to over 32,000 fraudulent foreign worker approvals?

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Over 32,000 Fraudulent Foreign Worker Approvals Uncovered in 2018 Auditor-General's Report

A 2018 Auditor-General's report revealed fraudulent approvals for foreign workers under the Malaysia Immigration System (MyIMMs), involving the creation and approval of 32,424 foreign workers for 123 employers. First-time levy payments totaling RM40.79 million were processed in an unorganised and questionable manner. Of the approved workers, 21,378 secured temporary foreign worker permits (PLKS), with an estimated levy payment of RM24.55 million.
System Vulnerabilities and Irregular Levy Payments

The report identified that within the MyIMMs system, 32,424 foreign worker applications were generated and approved for 123 employers. These approvals were associated with first-time levy payments that were conducted in a manner described as unorganised and dubious, amounting to RM40.79 million. This suggests a lack of stringent oversight in the approval and payment processes.
Impact of Approved Permits

Out of the total number of fraudulently approved foreign workers, 21,378 individuals successfully obtained temporary foreign worker permits (PLKS). The estimated audited first-time levy payment from this subset of workers was calculated to be RM24.55 million. This indicates a significant financial component to the irregularities.
Remedial Actions and Investigations Underway

In response to these findings, the Immigration Department has blacklisted the companies implicated in the fraudulent approvals. As a corrective measure, a new system, the Immigration Integrated System (IIS), is being implemented, which is intended to incorporate enhanced security controls. Furthermore, a comprehensive report concerning hacked identification documents was submitted to the director-general of immigration on April 25. Investigations into the matter, including meetings with the Cyber Crime and Multimedia Investigation unit and the Royal Malaysia Police, commenced on March 7.

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