Authorities: 46 undocumented migrants held, nine premises fined during integrated operation at Meru Market Complex

March 21, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KLANG, March 21 — Three enforcement agencies conducted an integrated operation at the Meru Market Complex here today, detaining 46 undocumented migrants and issuing compound notices to nine business premises owners. All those detained — 33 Myanmar nationals, 12 Bangladeshis and one Indian citizen — worked as stall helpers. The three-hour operation, which began at … Read more

Johor Customs Dept on alert for influx of undocumented migrants leaving country for Hari Raya

March 20, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

ISKANDAR PUTERI, March 20 — The Johor Customs Department will increase its surveillance on the state’s waterways following the expected surge in undocumented Indonesian migrants leaving the country in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays. Its director Aminul Izmeer Mohd Sohaimi said the department is prepared for an increase in the number of undocumented … Read more

Perak Immigration nabs 158 undocumented immigrants in Ipoh

March 16, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

IPOH, March 16 — Perak Immigration director, Meor Hezbullah Meor Abd Malik, announced that out of 358 migrants inspected at the Bercham Flats, 158 were detained for residing in Malaysia without valid visas or permits, and for overstaying their allowed duration. The detainees were 83 men, 54 women, 8 boys, and 3 girls, all aged … Read more

Immigration Dept: 350 undocumented migrants in Perak sign up for repatriation programme

March 12, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

IPOH, March 12 — A total of 350 undocumented migrants in Perak have been registered under the Migrant Repatriation Programme which aims to allow all of them to return to their country of origin voluntarily. State Immigration Department (JIM) director Meor Hezbullah Meor Abd Malik said that of the total, 244 were men, 91 were … Read more

Labuan Immigration nabs six undocumented foreigners in ongoing crackdown

March 2, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

LABUAN, March 2 ― Labuan Immigration enforcement officials nabbed six foreign nationals without valid travel documents between February 29 and March 1. Labuan Immigration Department director Raymond Entalai highlighted that the arrests, based on intelligence gathered by the department, underscore ongoing efforts to address illegal immigration concerns. “We will persist with the crackdown on undocumented … Read more

Kelantan Immigration Dept detains 34 undocumented migrants in two operations

February 20, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KOTA BARU, Feb 20 — The Kelantan Immigration Department (JIM) detained 34 illegal immigrants in and around Kota Baru under Ops Sapu and Ops Kutip on Sunday and yesterday, for various offences. Kelantan JIM director Mohd Faizal Shamsudin said through the operation which started at 9am, 16 enforcement officers screened 40 foreigners. “Through the screening … Read more

Immigration Dept raids illegal settlement in Setia Alam, arrest 132 undocumented migrants

February 18, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

SHAH ALAM, Feb 18 — The Immigration Department arrested 132 undocumented migrants, in an operation in an illegal settlement in an oil palm plantation area in Setia Alam, near here, early this morning. Immigration deputy director-general (Operations), Jafri Embok Taha, said that 130 Indonesians, including 76 men, 41 women and 13 children (one of whom … Read more

Labuan Immigration intensifies crackdown on undocumented migrants, detain seven

February 15, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

LABUAN, Feb 15 — The Immigration Department of Labuan (JIM Labuan) has conducted an operation targeting illegal immigrants and undocumented migrant workers on Tuesday (February 13), resulting in the detention of seven individuals. Labuan Immigration Department director Raymond Entalai said the enforcement operation from 10am to 10pm involved the screening of 38 individuals in various … Read more

Immigration Dept detains 31 undocumented migrants in operation around KL

January 6, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — The Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department (JIM) raided three hotspots for undocumented migrants around the capital last night and detained 31 foreigners for various offences. The operation from 9.30pm to 11pm focused on areas around the Pavilion shopping centre in Bukit Bintang, Suria KLCC and the Saloma Bridge. Immigration Department Deputy … Read more

Immigration Dept: 106 undocumented migrants detained in raid at Seri Cempaka Apartments in Rawang

January 6, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 — The Immigration Department (JIM) has detained 106 undocumented migrants in an enforcement operation conducted at Seri Cempaka Apartments, Rawang early today. JIM Deputy Director-General (Operations), Jafri Embok Taha said all those detained were nationals of Bangladesh, Myanmar, Indonesia, and Pakistan, aged between six months and 49 years. He stated that … Read more

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