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Borneo Post
23-06-2025
- Borneo Post
Ops Gegar: Immigration Dept detains 29 foreigners in Niah raid
Some of the individuals detained by JIM Sarawak officers during the operation. MIRI (June 23): A total of 29 foreign nationals were detained by the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) Sarawak during an 'Ops Gegar' raid at an entertainment outlet in Niah here yesterday. According to a statement from JIM Sarawak, the operation, conducted around midnight by 11 officers from JIM Sarawak's Special Action Team (PTK), aimed to curb vice and illegal activities, particularly those involving foreign workers without valid work permits. 'A total of 64 individuals were inpected during the raid, leading to the detention of 29 for various offences. 'The individuals, comprising 19 males and 10 females, are being investigated under Immigation Act 1959/63 and Immigration Regulations for offences such as employing workers without valid permits and misuse of permits,' the department stated. JIM Sarawak urged the public, especially business owners to always abide to the law when employing foreign workers. 'Hiring foreign workers through illegal channels not only violates the law but can also result in negative implications, including exploitation and security issues. 'Therefore, cooperation from all parties is crucial to ensure public order and uphold the rule of law,' it added. foreigners Immigration Department lead miri Niah
Borneo Post
19-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Immigration raid in Serian, Bau and Kuching sees 46 foreigners detained
Some of the foreign nationals detained during one of the raids KUCHING (May 19): A total of 46 foreign nationals were detained by the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) Sarawak during an 'Ops Gegar' raid at three entertainment centres in Serian, Bau, and Kuching last weekend In a statement, JIM Sarawak said the intelligence-led operations saw 71 individuals inspected, with 46 arrested for various offences under the Immigration Act. 'Those detained comprise 42 women and three men, all of whom are Indonesian nationals; as well as one Filipino woman. 'Among the offences identified were misuse of visit passes, lack of valid travel documents, and overstaying beyond the permitted period,' the statement said. According to the department, some individuals attempted to flee during the operation. 'They tried to escape into nearby forested areas, but their efforts were successfully thwarted,' it added. All detained foreign nationals have been placed in the Immigration Detention Depot for investigation and further action under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, as well as Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963. Meanwhile, the owners of the affected entertainment premises have also been subjected to legal action and issued a Witness Summons Notice to assist with the authorities' investigations
