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Immigration raid in Serian, Bau and Kuching sees 46 foreigners detained

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

23 Held In Immigration Raid On Puchong Entertainment Outlet

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

Party's over: 43 scantily-clad women among 53 foreigners nabbed in Mount Austin club [WATCH]

New Straits Times

24-04-2025

New Straits Times

Party's over: 43 scantily-clad women among 53 foreigners nabbed in Mount Austin club [WATCH]

JOHOR BARU: Fifty-three foreigners, including women in brassieres and miniskirts, were detained during an immigration raid at a Mount Austin entertainment outlet on April 22. The Johor Immigration Department's surprise operation, Ops Gegar, revealed a network of undocumented workers, with foreign women hired to entertain club patrons. A 35-year-old Malaysian, believed to be the club's caretaker, was also detained. The 43 foreign women, mostly scantily dressed, attempted to flee when officers entered the club at 11pm. Their attempts were unsuccessful, and they were quickly apprehended. State Immigration director Datuk Mohd Rusdi Mohd Darus said 109 patrons and workers were screened. Among those detained were 43 foreign women and 10 men, suspected of violating the Immigration Act 1959/63 and Immigration Regulations 1963. The detainees were from Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, India, Bangladesh, and Indonesia, aged 20 to 40. A 35-year-old Malaysian was arrested under Section 56(1)(d) of the Immigration Act for harbouring undocumented migrants. Six others were issued notices to assist with investigations. "The operation revealed widespread abuse of stay permits, with many believed to be working illegally and possibly involved in immoral activities," Darus said in a statement. "We will not compromise with employers or premises hiring undocumented foreigners without valid permits," he added. All detainees have been placed at the Setia Tropika Immigration Depot for further action. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JABATAN IMIGRESEN NEGERI JOHOR (@imigresenjohor)