KUCHING: The Sarawak Immigration Department have arrested 13 foreign individuals in a series of surprise checks held around the city on Wednesday (June 5).
The operation focused on eateries, industrial factories, and rental rooms as well as houses around Matang, Demak Laut and Petra Jaya.
Acting on complaints and gathered intelligence, the team examined a total of 43 individuals for their documentation and of these, 13 were taken into custody.
The foreign detainees comprising nine men and four woman, were found to be overstaying, lacking valid travel documents, and lacking valid permits to stay in Malaysia.
All of them are being investigated under the Immigration Act 1959/63 and the Immigration Regulations 1963.
Following this, the department assured of a continuous efforts to locate and arrest foreigners and employers found to be violating immigration laws.
The public is encouraged to report any information regarding the omnipresence of undocumented migrants in their areas through online channels or directly to the nearest Immigration Enforcement Office.
Reports can be submitted via email to aduanpati_hq@imi.gov.my, through the website at https://imi.spab.gov.my or calling the hotline at 03-88801347.
