49 Indonesians were sent home through the Tebedu ICQS

SERIAN, 15 Oct: A total of 49 Indonesian nationals were transferred from the Semuja Immigration Depot to their home country through the Tebedu Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex today.

The transfer operation carried out by the State Immigration Department (JIM) of Sarawak involved 31 adult men, 16 adult women and two children.

According to a statement from JIM Sarawak, the operation started at 8 am with the involvement of seven officers and escort personnel to ensure that the transfer process runs smoothly.

"All the individuals were subsequently handed over to the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) by land route.

"JIM Sarawak informed that the operation was going well, safe and controlled as a result of coordination of movement and security controls along the way", the statement said.

The implementation of the operation reflects JIM Sarawak's continued commitment to ensuring the orderly management and transfer of Displaced Persons (OYD) as well as compliance with applicable immigration procedures and regulations. - TVS