Immigration Dept officers nab 121 undocumented migrants in Kajang, Sungai Tangkas
Immigration Department enforcement director Basri Othman said the joint operation, carried out in the areas surrounding Hentian Metro Kajang and Sungai Tangkas, was based on public complaints alleging that foreign workers were operating businesses or working in local shops.
Those detained comprised 92 men and 29 women from Indonesia, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Syria and Sudan.
"Eighty-two officers were mobilised for the operation. A total of 719 individuals were checked, comprising 534 foreigners and 185 Malaysians.
"Although arrests were made, several individuals fled. Follow-up action may be taken," he told reporters after the raids.
Initial investigations by the department at Hentian Metro Kajang found that some detainees were still using expired Labour Recalibration Programme slips.
"We advise foreigners and employers not to be deceived by agents claiming that the programme is still in effect.
"The Immigration Department is currently only implementing the Migrant Repatriation Programme, which allows those who have overstayed to return to their hom e countries," Basri said.
Some of the foreigners found working at a Kajang food court were employed as cooks and cashiers.
"Most claimed to be employees at the premises. However, we will investigate further to determine whether they are actually workers or the business owners," said Basri.
He also reminded employers that photocopies of identification documents are not sufficient during inspections, rejecting excuses such as safeguarding the documents.
"A passport is the property of the individual. We advise employers that if workers are unable to carry their passports, they should at least carry the i-Kad, which has been introduced for this purpose," said Basri.
On May 17, Immigration Department deputy director-general (operations) Jafri Embok Taha said the Migrant Repatriation Programme 2.0 had been extended to April 30 next year.
The repatriation programme offers foreigners
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