{
  "id": 15153533,
  "title": "Operasi berterusan perangi Pati punca depot imgresen sesak, kata Saifuddin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/operasi-berterusan-perangi-pati-punca-depot-imgresen-sesak-kata",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T08:11:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/17/operasi-berterusan-perangi-pati-punca-depot-imgresen-sesak-kata-saifuddin"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Menteri Dalam Negeri, Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, revealed that the nationwide immigration detention center is operating at near full capacity, with around 20,000 individuals currently detained. The ongoing operation targeting unauthorized unauthorized immigrants has caused strain on the center's facilities. The operation involves identifying and targeting specific areas where illegal immigrants reside, lodge, or gather based on collected and analyzed data. Individuals detained under this operation include those without valid travel documents, those using expired permits, those falsifying documents, or those classified as refugees. Saifuddin stated these remarks during a media briefing after attending the Madani Rural Settlement and Madani School Grand Opening Ceremony.\n\nHe emphasized that the operation's effectiveness is contingent on the consideration of each category's legal status and position. The operation, which involves cooperation with other enforcement agencies and local authorities, has also drawn attention to Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu, identified as the four states with the highest rates of drug-related offenses per 100,000 residents. The assessment was based on data collected from four sources using international standards. These states - Kedah with the highest rate, followed by Kuala Krai, Tumpat, Tanah Merah, Bachok in Kelantan, and Besut in Terengganu - are expected to receive more targeted preventive and enforcement efforts. Saifuddin stressed the importance of cooperation between the Dalam Negeri Department, the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK), the police, and state governments to enhance public awareness and prevention programs in these areas.",
  "summary": "Menteri dalam negeri berkata Jabatan Imigresen juga bangunkan pemetaan kawasan tumpuan warga asing bagi kenal pasti lokasi mereka tinggal, menginap atau berkumpul.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nationwide detention center near full capacity with 20,000 detainees",
    "Operation targets unauthorized immigrants based on data analysis",
    "Focus on Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu for drug offenses"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Operasi berterusan perangi Pati punca depot imgresen sesak, kata Saifuddin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/operasi-berterusan-perangi-pati-punca-depot-imgresen-sesak-kata-15157506",
        "published": "2026-10-17T08:11:17.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}