KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The Special Select Committee on Human Rights, Election, and Institutional Reform has proposed that Immigration Department (JIM) personnel should use body cameras as part of the procedures when handling Not to Land (NTL) notices.
Its chairman William Leong said the committee proposed making immigration procedures more flexible to suit present circumstances better.
In addition, the committee recommended that airlines should handle NTL procedures directly without involving third parties, as it is not aligned with international practices and existing laws. This also makes it difficult for government agencies to monitor and could potentially lead to corruption.
“The committee has tabled a Statement of Issues regarding Immigration Restriction Laws and NTL Handling Procedures in this Dewan Rakyat session. This statement is the second submitted by this committee.
“The committee has suggested improvements to the law, including the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155), based on the statement presented. They also proposed administrative enhancements for the standard operating procedures (SOP) related to NTL notices,” he said during a press conference at the Parliament building today.
Leong added that standard operating procedures for NTL notice procedures should be collectively reviewed as they involve several ministries and agencies, including the Home Ministry, the Transport Ministry, and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad.
— Bernama
