27-05-2025
Police arrest 58 in Puchong entertainment outlet raid
KUALA LUMPUR: The police have arrested 58 individuals, including 39 foreign women, during a police raid at an entertainment outlet in Bandar Puchong Jaya early today.
Serdang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Muhamad Farid Ahmad said the 12.45am operation was conducted by the Bukit Aman Integrity and Standard Compliance Department.
He said those detained comprised 18 local men, one local woman, and 39 foreign women.
"A police report has been lodged, and investigations are being carried out under Section 55B of the Immigration Act 1959/63 for employing one or more persons who are non-citizens or non-permit holders without a valid pass.
"Investigations are also being conducted under Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963 for violating the conditions of a pass, permit, or border pass," he said in a statement today.
Farid said if convicted under Section 55B, offenders face a fine of between RM10,000 and RM50,000 or a jail term of up to 12 months, or both, for each worker employed.
For employing more than five illegal workers, the punishment includes a mandatory jail term of between six months and five years, along with up to six strokes of the cane.
Meanwhile, a violation of Regulation 39(b) carries a penalty of up to RM1,000 or imprisonment of up to six months, or both.
"Out of the 58 arrested, 18 individuals tested positive for amphetamine, methamphetamine and benzodiazepine," he said.
They are being investigated under Section 15(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for drug use, which carries a maximum fine of RM5,000 or up to two years' imprisonment, along with a police supervision order of up to three years upon conviction.
Farid urged the public to relay any information about the case to the Serdang district police headquarters at 03-8074 2222 or by visiting the nearest police station.
From: Luqman
