PUTRAJAYA, June 7 -- Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the Cabinet has directed enforcement agencies to take immediate action against foreign nationals found conducting business activities while holding social visit passes.

Saifuddin Nasution said all relevant agencies, including the Home Ministry, the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, had been instructed to intensify enforcement efforts without delay.

"Generally, international laws and practices provide that individuals entering a country on a social visit pass are not permitted to work or engage in business activities. Malaysia adheres to the same principle.

"The prime minister raised the matter foll...