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125 illegals detained in Sandakan blitz
Published on: Sunday, July 27, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 27, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: Some of the illegal immigrants detained. SANDAKAN: Some 125 undocumented immigrants were detained in a joint operation led by the State Immigration Department in several areas here. The operation from 1am to 7am on Friday involved 54 officers from various Immigration enforcement divisions in Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Ranau and Kota Kinabalu. Sabah Immigration Director Datuk Sh Sitti Saleha Habib Yussof said the coordinated effort targeted high-risk areas identified through public tip-offs and intelligence gathering. 'Officers screened a total of 212 individuals at various locations. Of these, 125 were found to be undocumented migrants involved in multiple immigration offences. 'Those detained include 35 adult men, 34 adult women, 27 boys and 29 girls. All were taken to the Sandakan Immigration Depot for documentation and further investigation,' she told a press conference. Among the violations identified were failure to present valid identification documents under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 and overstaying beyond the permitted duration under Section 15(1)(c) of the same Act. The operation is part of the department's ongoing efforts to enforce laws under the Immigration Act 1959/63, Passport Act 1966, Immigration Regulations 1963 and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007 (Atiosom). The department reaffirmed its commitment to cracking down on illegal immigrants and maintaining national security. Sh Sitti Saleha also reminded all employers not to hire or shelter undocumented migrants. 'Stern action will be taken against any individual found guilty of aiding or employing foreign nationals without valid documents,' said. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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11-07-2025
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18 undocumented migrants deported from Sabah
Published on: Friday, July 11, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 Text Size: Some of the deportees. KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Immigration Department has facilitated the repatriation of 18 undocumented migrants from five countries during the first two weeks of July. Sabah Immigration Director Datuk Sh Sitti Saleha Habib Yussof, on Friday, said the group was deported via the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA). Those repatriated included six individuals from the Philippines, five from China, four from Pakistan, two from Thailand, and one from Indonesia. They were found to have committed immigration offences under Section 15(1)(c) and 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 and the Immigration Regulations 1963. All had completed their prison sentences and were sent home upon completion of the necessary travel documents. To date, a total of 6,311 non-citizens have been repatriated from Sabah through official entry points. The department has reminded employers and premise owners that action will be taken against those who hire or shelter foreigners without valid passes or documents. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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13-06-2025
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206 undocumented Filipinos deported from Sabah
Published on: Friday, June 13, 2025 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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23-05-2025
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Indians, Filipinos among 15 held in Immigration Raid on Kota Kinabalu eateries
Published on: Friday, May 23, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 23, 2025 Text Size: The Sabah Immigration Department detained 15 undocumented migrants during an enforcement operation at four eateries in the city centre on Wednesday night. The 7pm operation was led by Sabah Immigration Director Datuk Sh Sitti Saleha Habib Yussof, alongside top enforcement officials and 63 officers from various enforcement units. Out of 64 individuals screened, 15 were arrested for various immigration offences. The detainees included nationals from India and the Philippines. Violations included the absence of identification documents and breach of visa conditions. All detainees were taken to the Immigration Detention Depot for further investigation and action. The department reiterated its commitment to ongoing operations targeting undocumented migrants and warned employers not to hire or shelter them, stressing that stern action will be taken under the Immigration Act 1959/63 and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007 (ATIPSOM). * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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03-05-2025
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Pakistanis, Indians among deported
Published on: Saturday, May 03, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 03, 2025 By: Hayati Dzulkifli Text Size: Some of the foreign nationals repatriated via KLIA. Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Immigration Department has so far repatriated a total of 4,847 foreign nationals through entry points, including 67 Pakistani and four Indian nationals last week, as part of its ongoing Transfer Programme for Undocumented Migrant Detainees (Pati). Its Director Datuk Sh Sitti Saleha Habib Yussof said the latest repatriations via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) involved detainees from various immigration detention centres across the State. She said three Pakistani nationals were transferred from the Kota Kinabalu Immigration Detention Centre on April 28, followed by four Pakistanis from a detention centre in Sandakan on April 29, one from Tawau on April 30 and another four from Kota Kinabalu on May 1, while Indian nationals were repatriated on April 29. She said the 4,847 undocumented migrants sent back to their home countries have completed their prison sentences and possess valid international passports, thereby avoiding prolonged detention. Sh Sitti said the department will not compromise with any foreign nationals who misuse their passes or the facilities granted to them. 'Legal action will be taken against employers and premises owners found hiring or harbouring undocumented migrants, as well as individuals who breach the conditions of their visas or permits, in accordance with the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155) and Immigration Regulations 1963,' she said. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
