30 foreigners detained over immigration offences in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: The Immigration Department detained 30 foreigners in separate enforcement operations over immigration offences at a construction site and several eateries in the state.
The Immigration Department in Penang has detained 30 foreigners on various immigration offences, according to a recent enforcement operation. The crackdown involved separate operations at a construction site and several eateries in the state.
In a construction site located in Kepala Batas, 12 foreign men were detained. These detainees comprised seven Indonesians, four Bangladeshis, and a Myanmar national aged between 20 and 50 years old. The operation also saw an inspection of a local employer at the site, who worked alongside the Penang Labour Department, Penang National Registration Department, and Seberang Prai City Council.
On a separate day, the department conducted two operations named Op Selera and Op Sapu. During these operations, 18 foreigners were detained for various immigration offences. These detainees were found in George Town and Paya Terubong, working at restaurants and eateries, as well as being tenants in houses. All detainees were aged between 20 and 50 years old.
The Immigration Department emphasized that enforcement operations like these will continue periodically. The aim is to ensure that both employers and foreigners adhere to the law and make the most of employment opportunities in the country legally.
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