Anwar Ibrahim Declares Immediate Deportation for Any Israeli In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has firmly reasserted that Malaysia will maintain an absolute zero-compromise stance and immediate deportation for any Israeli nationals discovered within its borders, reinforcing the country’s historic policy of non-recognition toward the state of Israel.

Speaking to members of the media today, the Prime Minister confirmed that all primary national security apparatuses have launched comprehensive investigations into viral public reports alleging the unauthorized presence of Israeli citizens on Malaysian soil.

“We are investigating… we will not allow it. If there are any, action must be taken. If there are Israeli nationals, since we do not recognise Israel, they will be deported immediately,” Anwar stated decisively.

The firm executive directive comes in direct response to controversial media disclosures and social media scrutiny alleging that certain individuals holding Israeli passports, alongside secondary citizenship documents from other nations, had successfully bypassed border controls to enter the state of Johor.

Anwar reassured the public that the delicate security matter is being managed with top priority by the relevant statutory enforcement bodies, noting that the administration will ensure absolute transparency as the investigation unfolds.

“All the agencies are carrying out investigations. I believe Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir will provide an explanation,” he added, indicating that institutional responses are being heavily coordinated.

The diplomatic and security scare gained traction yesterday after the Johor state administration formally petitioned the Home Ministry and federal immigration authorities to step in and investigate the local activities of the Network School operating in Forest City, which was publicly linked to the alleged Israeli participants.

Expressing deep sub-national concern over potential border vulnerabilities, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi disclosed that the individuals in question are strongly believed to have used passports issued by a second country to gain legal entry into Malaysia to attend the educational programme, a loophole that has triggered widespread public anxiety over national security integrity.

Prior to the state government’s official intervention, digital watchdogs and whistleblowers on social media had circulated claims that individuals holding dual citizenships, including Israeli nationalities, were actively exploiting alternative foreign passports to travel into Malaysia for specific corporate or educational agendas.

-NMT