34 Foreign Nationals Detained in Immigration Operations in Ampang, Hulu Langat

SHAH ALAM: A total of 34 foreign nationals were detained by the Selangor Immigration Department (JIM) during enforcement operations around Ampang and Hulu Langat yesterday.

The Selangor Immigration Department said in a Facebook post that they were detained for various offences under the Immigration Act 1959/63 and the Immigration Regulations 1963.

The operations, which began at 11 am, involved 18 Selangor JIM personnel and covered various types of enforcement operations, namely Ops Sapu, Ops Selera and Ops Kutip.

“Throughout the operations, a total of 38 individuals were inspected and 34 foreign nationals were detained. In addition, one witness summons was issued and action was also taken against one employer.

“Overall, the offences identified involved Section 6(1)(c) and Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, as well as Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963,” it said.

According to the department, Selangor JIM will continue to intensify enforcement operations on an ongoing basis, including through strategic cooperation with other enforcement agencies, to combat the presence of undocumented migrants and ensure compliance with the country’s immigration laws.

“Employers and premises owners are also reminded to always ensure that foreign workers possess valid travel documents and passes, and comply with the stipulated conditions.

“Strict action will be taken against any party found to have violated the provisions of immigration laws currently in force,” it said.

The department said members of the public with information regarding violations of immigration laws were encouraged to submit complaints through the official channels of the Immigration Department of Malaysia rather than through social media comment sections.

MEDIA SELANGOR