57,161 illegal immigrants detained in nationwide operations since January
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 57,161 undocumented migrants were detained in various enforcement operations nationwide between Jan 1 and Sept 13.
The Immigration Department in Malaysia has detained a total of 57,161 undocumented migrants and 1,685 local employers for employing undocumented migrants between January and September 13, according to a statement released by the department. During this period, the department conducted 9,559 operations and inspected 128,536 individuals.
In the last five days of September alone, the department carried out 175 operations involving checks on 1,340 individuals, resulting in 880 foreigners and 36 Malaysians being detained for various immigration offences. The department emphasized that it will continue to conduct enforcement operations to safeguard the country's security, sovereignty, and interests.
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