Immigration records RM91.78mil in compound collections as at Oct 31
PUTRAJAYA: The Immigration Department has collected RM91.78 million in compounds involving 32,052 people for offences under immigration laws from Jan 1 to Oct 31 this year.
The Immigration Department collected RM91.78 million in compound fines from 32,052 people for immigration law violations between January 1 and October 31 this year, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail revealed on Facebook. The RM50.04 million collected from 2,459 employers accounted for 54.5% of the total amount. The remaining RM41.74 million was collected from 29,593 undocumented migrants.
Saifuddin emphasized that immigration enforcement extends beyond targeting undocumented migrants to also include action against employers who violate regulations governing foreign worker employment. This highlights the importance of addressing both forms of violations to ensure immigration compliance, public safety, and order. Saifuddin stressed the need for public cooperation in addressing the issue, including providing information on suspected violations within a legal framework, while enforcement actions are carried out by empowered agencies under the law.
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