Two-day op in Kuching sees 57 foreigners nabbed for various immigration offences

KUCHING (Feb 4): A two-day Sarawak Immigration Department operation here has seen 57 foreigners detained for various immigration law violations.

The department said in a statement that the operation on Monday and Tuesday involved 28 immigration officers.

It focused on 19 strategic locations, including food and beverage premises at Metrocity Commercial Centre in Matang and MJC Commercial Centre in Batu Kawa.

Several premises around Mile 7 of the Kuching–Serian Road were also inspected to ensure compliance with regulations governing the employment of foreign workers.

In addition, a construction site in Kampung Stakan Melayu was also inspected.

“All those detained were brought in for further investigation.

“Follow-up action is being taken to verify the status of the detainees’ travel documents and work permits in accordance with existing legal provisions,” said the department.

The department reiterated its commitment to conducting continuous enforcement operations to address the presence of foreigners who fail to comply with the law.