Illegal Flat Housing Rohingya Refugees Raided Again in Malaysia

Authorities in Hulu Langat, Malaysia, have conducted a second raid on an illegal flat that had been occupied by Rohingya refugees. The operation, which took place yesterday, resulted in the detention of 45 foreign nationals, comprising 35 men, three women, and four children. This follows a previous raid on the same premises in January. According to Kajang District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul Yusof, the detainees are being investigated by the Malaysian Immigration Department under Section 51(3)(a) of the Immigration Act 1959/63. They have been detained under Section 51(5)(b) of the same act. Additionally, a local man, who identified himself as the son of the property owner, was issued a witness summons (Borang IMM 29) and a search warrant (Borang Geledah Seksyen 51(1) Akta Imigresen 1959/63) at the location. The flat had previously gained attention after a video shared on social media by a local celebrity highlighted its dilapidated and seemingly illegal construction, with external structures appearing unfinished and corridors covered with zinc. The Kajang Municipal Council has stated it will issue a statement on the matter soon.