LAHAD DATU: A total of 93 illegal immigrants were detained following 15 enforcement operations carried out in six districts across the state.
The Sabah Immigration Department director, Datuk SH Sitti Saleha Habib Yusoff said the operations were carried out from 20 to 23 October in Kota Kinabalu, Kudat, Keningau, Ranau, Lahad Datu and Semporna.
She said the operations aims to further strengthen immigration law enforcement and curb the misuse of immigration facilities.
“During the operations, a total of 255 individuals were inspected, resulting in the arrest of 93 foreigners suspected of breaching immigration regulations.
“The arrests comprising 64 Filipinos with 18 men, 21 women, eight boys and 17 girls. Followed by 18 Indonesians, comprising six men, five women, five boys and two girls,” she said, adding that 11 Pakistani men were also detained during the operations.
In the meantime, Sitti Saleha said the department would continue carrying out operations at strategic locations throughout the state to promote compliance with immigration laws.
She urged the public to play their part by refraining from harbouring, employing or assisting foreigners who breach Malaysian immigration regulations.
Those with information on undocumented migrant activities can lodge a report through the Public Complaints Management System (SISPAA) at https://spab.gov.my or the Immigration Department’s Online Enquiry System (SPO) at https://eapp.imi.gov.my.
