206 undocumented Filipinos deported from Sabah
Published on: Fri, Jun 13, 2025 Text Size: Some of the deportees. KOTA KINABALU: A total of 206 undocumented Filipino nationals were deported from Sabah to Zamboanga on Thursday, said State Immigration Director Datuk Sh Sitti Saleha Habib Yussof. The group included 119 adult men, 43 adult women, 28 boys and 16 girls, all of whom were held at the Papar Immigration Depot before repatriation.
Advertisement Those deported, aged between 11 months and 63 years, had completed their sentences and held valid travel documents issued by the Philippine Embassy. This latest exercise brings the total number of Filipinos deported from Sabah this year to 4,970, contributing to a cumulative total of 6,273 foreigners repatriated to date. Sitti warned that action would be taken against employers and premises owners who hire undocumented migrants, and urged all recruitment to follow legal procedures. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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