KUCHING: Three Indonesians were arrested for alleged immigration offences after a multi-agency enforcement operation inspected several foreign-operated business premises here yesterday (Jul 13).
The operation, led by the Sarawak Immigration Department, was conducted between 8am and 1pm at Jalan Simpang Tiga, Jalan Pending and Jalan Haji Taha to ensure compliance with immigration and other related laws.
Enforcement teams conducted inspections on five premises under ‘Ops Bersepadu’ and ‘Ops Selera’, during which 32 individuals were screened.
Inspections led to the arrest of three Indonesians suspected of committing offences under Regulation 11(7)(a) of the Immigration Regulations 1963 and Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63.
Two witness summonses were also issued to assist with the ongoing investigation.
A total of 39 enforcement officers from the Immigration Department, the Sarawak Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), and the Kuching Criminal Investigation Division (CID) took part in the operation.
Sarawak KPDN director Matthew Dominic Barin was also present during the operation, which also included advocacy sessions with business operators.
Besides immigration-related offences, KPDN officers detected several suspected violations under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 and the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
The Sarawak Immigration Department said it would continue strengthening cooperation with other enforcement agencies to enhance compliance with the law and curb offences that could jeopardise public safety and national well-being.
