Ministry of Home Affairs

Ministries of Home Affairs are government departments responsible for internal affairs, including security, immigration, and law enforcement. They exist in many countries, including Singapore, India, and Malaysia, and are currently in the news for various reasons. Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs recently denied entry to a Malaysian scholar, labeling her an "undesirable visitor" due to her political activism. In India, the Ministry of Home Affairs released Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk after six months of preventive detention related to protests demanding statehood or tribal protections. Malaysia's Ministry of Home Affairs is implementing new expat salary rules, doubling the minimum salary for foreign staff to encourage local hiring, which has sparked concerns about a talent drain. These events highlight the Ministry's power and influence over immigration, security, and labor policies, impacting individuals, communities, and national economies.