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New Straits Times
29-05-2025
- New Straits Times
No warrant needed to raid premises hiring foreigners, says Immigration
KUALA TERENGGANU: The state Immigration department does not require a search warrant to raid premises suspected of hiring foreign workers, as its officers are authorised to carry out such duties. State Immigration director Mohd Yusri Mohd Nor said raids on premises suspected of employing foreigners were routine operations conducted by enforcement officers to verify documents and inspect those involved. "Business owners and factory operators should not dispute the actions taken by immigration officers if all foreign workers have valid documents and are not violating any laws," he said while leading Ops Gempur Sasar at three factories around Kuala Terengganu yesterday. He was responding to an incident during the operation in which a factory supervisor reprimanded a security guard for allowing the Immigration Department's enforcement team to enter the premises without management approval. During the seven-hour operation, which began at 10am, a total of 593 individuals, including 212 foreigners working at the three factories, were inspected. Following checks, seven foreigners, aged between 24 and 37, were arrested for misusing their passes or permits. The Nepali nationals were found to have committed offences under Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963. If convicted, they could face a fine of up to RM10,000, imprisonment for up to six months, or both. A local individual, believed to be the employer, was issued a notice to report to the state Immigration Department to give a statement regarding the offence of employing undocumented migrants. Meanwhile, Mohd Yusri urged employers with undocumented foreign workers to voluntarily repatriate them under the Migrant Repatriation Programme 2.0 (PRM 2.0), which began on May 19 and will run until April 30 next year. He said 26 employers found guilty of hiring undocumented foreigners were fined a total of RM270,000 last year. "This year, six employers have been fined RM60,000 up to early May for employing undocumented migrants, while three other cases are pending court proceedings," he said. Mohd Yusri added that enforcement operations to arrest undocumented migrants and their employers would continue throughout the PRM 2.0 period.
The Sun
28-05-2025
- The Sun
Over 600 illegal immigrants detained since January
KUALA TERENGGANU: A total of 603 illegal immigrants have been detained in 260 operations carried out by the Terengganu Immigration Department from Jan 1 until today. Its director Mohd Yusri Mohd Nor said the arrests were made following checks on 3,381 foreign nationals for various violations under the Immigration Act 1959/63. During the same period, 24 employers were also penalised through compounds, fines, and court charges for harbouring and employing foreign workers without valid authorisation. 'The majority of those detained are from Bangladesh, Indonesia and Myanmar,' he said after the Migrant Repatriation 2.0 (PRM 2.0) operation at three factories in Kuala Nerus and Kuala Terengganu today. Mohd Yusri said this year, the department would prioritise enforcement actions against employers under PRM 2.0 programme, which has been extended until April 30 next year. He said this move is to ensure that employers only hire non-citizens who have valid documents and possess all necessary paperwork to avoid legal actions. 'Last year, 26 employers were issued compounds amounting to RM270,000 for violating immigration regulations,' he said.
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
More time given for illegal migrants to go home
PUTRAJAYA: Undocumented migrants in Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal Territory of Labuan will now have additional time to return to their home countries legally under the extended Migrant Repatriation Programme 2.0 (PRM 2.0). Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the programme, now set to run from May 19 to April 30, 2026, was approved by key regulatory agencies, including the Attorney-General's Chambers. 'The extension aims to facilitate the voluntary return of undocumented migrants without subjecting them to legal action. PRM 2.0 is not open to individuals who registered but failed to leave under the previous programme. 'It is also not available to those blacklisted by the Immigration Department or individuals with arrest warrants or who are wanted by the authorities,' he said after presenting the Immigration Department's Excellent Service Awards yesterday. PRM 2.0 provides undocumented migrants the opportunity to return to their home countries voluntarily, and those who qualify will not face prosecution. They are required to pay a compound fee determined by the nature of their offence. Saifuddin Nasution said under PRM 2.0, individuals found entering or staying in Malaysia without a valid pass are subject to a compound of RM500, which also applies to those who overstay the permitted period. He said additionally, an RM300 compound is imposed for breaches of pass conditions and applicants must also pay RM20 for each issuance of a Special Pass. He added that foreign children under the age of 18 who had overstayed or were brought into Malaysia without a valid pass are exempt from paying the compound fee but are still required to pay the RM20 charge for the Special Pass. He said individuals with special legal status, such as foreign spouses of Malaysian citizens who have overstayed, are required to present themselves at the Immigration Department's Visa, Pass and Permit Division for pass adjustment. 'The Home Ministry urges all parties, including foreign representatives, employers and migrant communities to disseminate this information and encourage early participation to avoid congestion as the deadline approaches.' Saifuddin Nasution also announced that a total of 7,200 policemen would be deployed for the Asean Summit, which would be held on May 26 and 27 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. He said over 2,000 personnel at the Immigration Department are currently undergoing training to ensure a seamless process when delegates arrive. 'It's crucial that the movement of people and goods is seamless. We have mapped out all primary entry locations, such as Subang airport, where many will be arriving.' He added that the road closures for the Asean Summit would be announced on May 20. He said the Home Ministry plans to carry out its dry run on May 20, and the police are currently in the final preparation stage. Kuala Lumpur is set to host the 46th Asean Summit, alongside the second Asean-GCC Summit and the inaugural Asean-GCC-China Economic Summit, all taking place this month.
Free Malaysia Today
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Migrant repatriation programme extended until April 2026
The Migrant Repatriation Programme 2.0 is not open to individuals who registered but failed to leave under the previous programme. (Bernama pic) PUTRAJAYA : The government has extended the Migrant Repatriation Programme 2.0 (PRM 2.0) for undocumented migrants in Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan from May 19 this year until April 30, 2026. Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the decision, approved by the relevant regulatory bodies, including the Attorney-General's Chambers, was to allow undocumented migrants to return to their home countries voluntarily without facing legal action. 'PRM 2.0 is not open to individuals who registered but failed to leave under the previous programme. 'It is also not available to those blacklisted by the immigration department, individuals with arrest warrants, or those wanted by the authorities,' he told a press conference after presenting the immigration department's excellent service awards here today. Those who qualify for PRM 2.0 will not be prosecuted but will be required to pay a compound fine based on the nature of their offence. Saifuddin said that under PRM 2.0, a compound fine of RM500 would be imposed on individuals who enter or remain in Malaysia without a valid pass, as well as those who stay beyond the permitted period. A compound fine of RM300 is also levied for violations of pass conditions. Applicants are required to pay RM20 for each issuance of a special pass. 'Foreign children under 18 years old who have overstayed or were brought into Malaysia without a valid pass are exempted from the compound fine but must still pay the RM20 fee for the special pass,' he said. Individuals with special legal status, such as foreign spouses of Malaysian citizens who have overstayed, are required to present themselves at the immigration department's visa, pass and permit division for pass adjustment. 'The home ministry urges all parties, including foreign representatives, employers and migrant communities, to disseminate this information and encourage early participation to avoid congestion as the deadline approaches,' he said.
Barnama
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Migrant Repatriation Programme 2.0 Extended Until April 2026
GENERAL PUTRAJAYA, May 16 (Bernama) -- The government has extended the Migrant Repatriation Programme 2.0 (PRM 2.0) from May 19 this year until April 30, 2026, for undocumented migrants in Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal Territory of Labuan. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the decision, approved by relevant regulatory bodies including the Attorney General's Chambers, aims to allow undocumented migrants to return to their home countries voluntarily without facing legal action. 'PRM 2.0 is not open to individuals who registered but failed to leave under the previous programme. 'It is also not available to those blacklisted by the Immigration Department, or individuals with arrest warrants or who are wanted by the authorities,' he told a press conference after presenting the Immigration Department's Excellent Service Awards here today. PRM 2.0 offers undocumented migrants a chance to leave the country voluntarily. Those who qualify will not be prosecuted but will be required to pay a compound based on the nature of their offence. Saifuddin said under PRM 2.0, a compound of RM500 is imposed on individuals who enter or remain in Malaysia without a valid pass, as well as those who overstay beyond the permitted period. In addition, a compound of RM300 is levied for violations of pass conditions. Applicants are also required to pay RM20 for each issuance of a Special Pass. 'Foreign children under 18 years old who have overstayed or were brought into Malaysia without a valid pass are exempted from the compound but must still pay the RM20 fee for the Special Pass,' he said. Individuals with special legal status, such as foreign spouses of Malaysian citizens who have overstayed, are required to present themselves at the Immigration Department's Visa, Pass, and Permit Division for pass adjustment.
