Seafood Restaurant Raided, 37 Foreign Workers Detained

Immigration authorities in Johor, Malaysia, have detained 37 foreign workers during a raid on a popular seafood restaurant in Taman Sentosa, Johor Bahru. The operation, dubbed 'Ops Selera,' was conducted following public tip-offs and intelligence gathering regarding the premises.

The detained individuals, aged between 19 and 49, include 29 women and six men from Myanmar, along with one man each from Vietnam and Bangladesh. They were working as waitstaff and cooks at the restaurant. A local man, believed to be the restaurant's manager, was also arrested to assist with the investigation.

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The focus of the inspection was on the identity documents and work permits of foreign nationals who violated their pass conditions.

The raid focused on verifying the identification documents and work permits of foreign nationals. Immigration officers also inspected the workers' dormitory located at the back of the premises. The detained foreign workers are suspected of violating provisions under the Immigration Act 1959/63 and the Immigration Regulations 1963. They are currently held at the Setia Tropika Immigration Depot for further action.

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All foreign nationals involved are suspected of committing offenses under the Immigration Act 1959/63 and the Immigration Regulations 1963.