Vendor defends visa-processing system, says 'red flags' in place

Published: Nov 21, 2018 2:20 AM | Updated: Nov 21, 2018 3:48 AM

The company appointed by the Immigration Department to carry out an e-processing system for foreign visa applications has defended its operations against claims of lax security.

According to The Star, some 13,200 foreigners had been "red-flagged" after they applied for their visas and entry permits into Malaysia online via the system operated by Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd.

"It is mandatory for the system to check the names of all applicants against the Suspects’ List of the Immigration Department. Each name is run through nine times at different intervals within a day...

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