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
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