KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) Sabah detained 29 undocumented migrants (PATI) in an integrated operation at six locations around Kota Kinabalu and Penampang.
The operation, which ran from 10am to 1am on Nov 11 to 12, involved 26 enforcement officers from the Kota Kinabalu JIM headquarters who inspected 54 individuals.
The locations targeted included business premises, vehicle workshops, eateries, lodging houses and squatter settlements.
Of the total detained, 13 men and 16 women were arrested, comprising 22 Filipinos, four Indonesians, two Chinese nationals and one Pakistani.
All are suspected of committing offences under Section 6(1)(c) and Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 and Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963 for not possessing valid travel documents, overstaying and breaching pass conditions.
Firm action was also taken as four employers were identified and three Form IMM.29 (Summons to Witness) were issued to assist investigations. All detainees were taken to the Kota Kinabalu Immigration Depot for further action.
JIM Sabah stressed that it will not compromise with any individual or employer who harbours and employs undocumented migrants.
The public is urged to continue reporting the presence of undocumented migrants in their respective areas to assist enforcement efforts carried out continuously.
Source: JIM Sabah
