Malaysian Immigration Detains 78 Foreign Nationals in Pengerang Operation

The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) in Johor has detained 78 foreign nationals in Pengerang following an operation targeting several premises suspected of employing or housing undocumented individuals.

The operation, which took place on a recent Tuesday morning, resulted in the apprehension of individuals aged between 20 and 50. The group comprised 71 men and seven women. The nationalities of those detained include 30 men and six women from Indonesia, 24 men from Pakistan, 10 men from Bangladesh, six men and one woman from Myanmar, and one man from India.

According to Johor Immigration Director Datuk Mohd. Rusdi Mohd. Darus, the detainees are assisting in investigations under the Immigration Act 1959/63 and the Immigration Regulations 1963. Preliminary checks revealed that some individuals were found to have misused their Temporary Employment Visit Passes (PLKS), overstayed their visas, or lacked valid travel documents.

Mohd. Rusdi stated that the integrated operation, conducted in collaboration with the Malaysian Border Protection and Control Agency (AKPS), focused on premises believed to be employing foreign workers without adhering to stipulated conditions. During the enforcement action, eight Form 29 notices, which summon witnesses, were issued. All detainees have been transferred to the Setia Tropika Immigration Detention Depot for further processing.