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Borneo Post
15 hours ago
- Borneo Post
Ops Gegar: Immigration Dept detains 29 foreigners in Niah raid
Some of the individuals detained by JIM Sarawak officers during the operation. MIRI (June 23): A total of 29 foreign nationals were detained by the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) Sarawak during an 'Ops Gegar' raid at an entertainment outlet in Niah here yesterday. According to a statement from JIM Sarawak, the operation, conducted around midnight by 11 officers from JIM Sarawak's Special Action Team (PTK), aimed to curb vice and illegal activities, particularly those involving foreign workers without valid work permits. 'A total of 64 individuals were inpected during the raid, leading to the detention of 29 for various offences. 'The individuals, comprising 19 males and 10 females, are being investigated under Immigation Act 1959/63 and Immigration Regulations for offences such as employing workers without valid permits and misuse of permits,' the department stated. JIM Sarawak urged the public, especially business owners to always abide to the law when employing foreign workers. 'Hiring foreign workers through illegal channels not only violates the law but can also result in negative implications, including exploitation and security issues. 'Therefore, cooperation from all parties is crucial to ensure public order and uphold the rule of law,' it added. foreigners Immigration Department lead miri Niah
Borneo Post
19-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Immigration raid in Serian, Bau and Kuching sees 46 foreigners detained
Some of the foreign nationals detained during one of the raids KUCHING (May 19): A total of 46 foreign nationals were detained by the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) Sarawak during an 'Ops Gegar' raid at three entertainment centres in Serian, Bau, and Kuching last weekend In a statement, JIM Sarawak said the intelligence-led operations saw 71 individuals inspected, with 46 arrested for various offences under the Immigration Act. 'Those detained comprise 42 women and three men, all of whom are Indonesian nationals; as well as one Filipino woman. 'Among the offences identified were misuse of visit passes, lack of valid travel documents, and overstaying beyond the permitted period,' the statement said. According to the department, some individuals attempted to flee during the operation. 'They tried to escape into nearby forested areas, but their efforts were successfully thwarted,' it added. All detained foreign nationals have been placed in the Immigration Detention Depot for investigation and further action under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, as well as Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963. Meanwhile, the owners of the affected entertainment premises have also been subjected to legal action and issued a Witness Summons Notice to assist with the authorities' investigations
Borneo Post
10-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Ops Gegar in Miri nabs 40 foreigners
Handout photo shows the Ops Gegar raid being carried out on an entertainment outlet at Jalan Kubu in Miri. MIRI (May 10): Forty foreign nationals were detained by the Immigration Department during an 'Ops Gegar', carried out on an entertainment centre at Jalan Kubu here on Friday night. The raid, which kicked off at 8pm, involved 29 Immigration Department enforcement officers, who were assisted by Miri police. According to Immigration spokesperson, a total of 50 individuals were screened, comprising 40 foreigners and 10 locals. 'Of those screened, seven men and 33 women were detained for allegedly committing various immigration offences, including overstaying beyond the permitted period; not possessing valid travel documents; and misusing social visit passes for employment purposes.' The detained foreigners included 19 from China, 13 from Vietnam, seven from Indonesia, and one from the Philippines. 'At the time of the raid and arrest, all of the suspects were working at the entertainment premises,' it added. The case is being investigated under Section 39(b), Section 6(1)(c), and Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63. foreigners immigration miri Ops Gegar
Barnama
26-04-2025
- Barnama
23 Held In Immigration Raid On Puchong Entertainment Outlet
PUTRAJAYA, April 26 (Bernama) -- The Immigration Department (JIM) of Selangor detained 23 undocumented migrants under Ops Selera and Ops Gegar at an entertainment outlet in Puchong yesterday. Selangor Immigration director Khairrul Aminus Kamaruddin said those detained comprised a woman each from Thailand, Vietnam and Morocco, who worked as a waitress, as well as 16 male workers from Myanmar and four from Bangladesh. 'All those detained are aged between 22 and 44 and have worked here for over six months. Some tried to avoid detection either by hiding in cupboards or pretending to be customers during the raid, but to no avail,' he said in a statement today.
The Star
26-04-2025
- The Star
23 held in immigration raid on Puchong entertainment outlet
PUTRAJAYA: The Selangor Immigration Department detained 23 undocumented migrants under Ops Selera and Ops Gegar at an entertainment outlet in Puchong on Friday (April 25). Selangor Immigration director Khairrul Aminus Kamaruddin said those detained comprised a woman each from Thailand, Vietnam and Morocco, who worked as a waitress, as well as 16 male workers from Myanmar and four from Bangladesh. "All those detained are aged between 22 and 44 and have worked here for over six months. Some tried to avoid detection either by hiding in cupboards or pretending to be customers during the raid, but to no avail," he said in a statement on Saturday (April 26). He added that all those arrested are believed to have entered Malaysia via the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Bukit Kayu Hitam, with the help of agents. He said 18 Selangor Immigration officers inspected 37 individuals during the raids at 6 pm and a Summons to Witness was issued to a Malaysian during the operations. All those detained have been sent to the Semenyih Immigration Depot and the case is being investigated under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 and Regulation 39(b) Immigration Regulations 1963. - Bernama
