Bersatu urges govt to take immediate action on undocumented migrant surge

SHAH ALAM – The government must take immediate action to tackle the escalating issue of undocumented immigrants in the country, which poses a growing threat to the rights and wellbeing of Malaysian citizens.

Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin highlighted concerns raised by Malay organisations regarding the status of the Malay and Bumiputera communities.

He criticised the government for failing to implement clear policies, plans and affirmative measures to ensure meaningful and substantial participation of Malays and Bumiputera in the country's economy and education sectors.

"The position of Malaysians is increasingly at risk due to the unchecked influx of undocumented migrants, some of whom are untraceable.

"Some of them are illegally dominating certain business sectors and controlling properties, land and assets within the country," he said during the party's Annual General Meeting, here, today.

Muhyiddin further pointed out that the immigrants were taking away opportunities in business, employment and entrepreneurship that should rightfully belong to locals.

"They are undermining the opportunities that should be available to the local population," he added.

He claimed that some of the migrants showed little respect for the country's customs and laws, disregarded the status of Bahasa Melayu as the national language, brought criminal behaviours from their home countries and failed to acknowledge the cultural sensitivities of local citizens.

Considering the severity of this issue, Muhyiddin called for the establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the problem of undocumented migrant influx.

This move, he said was crucial to formulate a comprehensive policy on foreign workers and immigration in Malaysia, as well as enforcing decisive measures to address the issue of undocumented migrants in the country.

"This long-standing issue must be resolved immediately before it becomes a ticking time bomb threatening national security and identity.

"The sovereignty and security of the country are further compromised due to the government's unclear and weak policies regarding our maritime borders," he said.

Muhyiddin also criticised the government's stance on foreign ownership in companies controlling critical national infrastructure, including broadband networks and assets.

He expressed strong opposition from Bersatu and Perikatan Nasional to the ownership of shares in Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd by companies linked to the Israeli Zionist regime, citing national security and sovereignty concerns.

"The Madani government remains indifferent to whether our country is secure or not. They simply do not care," Muhyiddin added.