Immigration detains 190 foreigners, two locals in Pudu entertainment centre crackdown

The Immigration Department in Malaysia recently conducted a raid at an entertainment centre in Pudu, resulting in the arrest of 190 foreign nationals and two Malaysian men. The incident occurred about 10 meters away from a mosque and was prompted by public complaints regarding disturbances at the venue. According to Datuk Basri Othman, deputy director-general of the Enforcement division, the detained individuals consisted of 99 men and 91 women, aged between 20 and 41 years old.

The majority of the detainees were Indonesian nationals, with one person each from Bangladesh and India. The establishment housed multiple rooms, accommodating between 50 to 60 individuals in each during the time of the operation. The guests were found to be engaged in various leisure activities, which raised concerns among authorities.

Immigration officials discovered that several individuals were residing in the country unlawfully and did not possess valid travel documents. Additionally, the men detained were allegedly identified as the employer and caretaker of the premises. Upon investigation, authorities uncovered traces of what appeared to be drugs on several plates and discovered condoms in the entertainment rooms.

While the department has not explicitly confirmed the presence of illicit substances or immoral activities within the premises, they have stated that further investigations will be conducted in this regard. The case falls under Section 6(1)(c) and Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, which pertain to offenses involving the lack of valid travel documents and overstaying.

The detainees were subsequently handed over to an immigration detention center for further documentation and examination.