Immigration Dept raids 19 locations in Janda Baik, detains 65 foreigners

The Malaysian Immigration Department conducted a large-scale operation in Janda Baik, detaining 65 foreigners across 19 locations. Deputy Director-General Lokman Effendi Ramli announced the operation, which began at 10am and targeted areas such as Kampung Cemeruh, Kampung Ceringin, and Kampung Sumsum. The raids, which also included resorts, farms, and construction sites, were prompted by resident complaints and media reports about the influx of foreign nationals.

As a result, authorities inspected a total of 278 foreigners, resulting in 65 detentions for various immigration violations. These offenses included lacking a valid pass, violating permit conditions, overstaying, using false travel documents, and other Immigration Act violations. The detained individuals, aged between 20 and 54, will be taken to the Kemayan Depot for further investigation and action.

The operation involved 150 Immigration Department members from Pahang, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya, alongside cooperation from the Road Transport Department and the National Registration Department. Additionally, two locals, a resort owner and a plantation owner, have been summoned to provide statements as they are suspected of harboring foreigners.

The Immigration Department has carried out over 11,000 operations nationwide since January 1, detaining nearly 150,000 foreigners, detaining 41,000, and repatriating over 45,000 individuals.