Malaysian authorities have launched an investigation following the detention of 30 Malaysians suspected of involvement in online scam activities in Indonesia. The arrests took place in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, where Indonesian officials apprehended the group along with a Taiwanese national at a local hotel on Tuesday morning, acting on intelligence about suspicious conduct among foreign nationals.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stated that coordination with Indonesian authorities would facilitate the investigation from Malaysia’s perspective. “The usual practice is for the Indonesian authorities to contact our police force to allow us to conduct an investigation from our perspective,” he said at a press conference after inaugurating the 2026 Madani Adopted Village and School Immigration Department at SK Nenasi in Pekan.

The objective of the inquiry is to determine whether the detained individuals operated independently or were part of a broader organized syndicate. Information gathered through the investigation will help Malaysian authorities devise plans for further action.

Aside from the probe, Saifuddin, who also serves as the secretary-general of the Pakatan Harapan coalition, addressed political matters during the media briefing. He emphasized that the current government’s priority remains on addressing issues that directly impact the public’s welfare. “We still have until February 2028. There are many more things we can do by leveraging our position in the government, maintaining stability, managing the economy prudently and focusing on the welfare of the people,” he said in response to questions about calls for an early 16th General Election.

Saifuddin underscored the importance of remaining focused on leadership responsibilities and public well-being, noting that the remaining term provides ample time to fulfill the government’s commitments.