KUCHING: Oct 21, 2026 – A total of 74 foreigners were detained in Ops Mahir and Ops Sapu around Kuching beginning 15 October. Two of eight premises raided are suspected of being involved in online scam activities.
The two-day operation involved 30 officers and personnel from the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) Sarawak. Eight locations were targeted, involving residential premises, terrace houses and rented rooms.
From inspections of 79 individuals, a total of 45 foreign men and 29 foreign women were detained for violating immigration laws. The total involved 63 Indonesian citizens, 10 Chinese citizens and one Cambodian citizen.
The offences identified included Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 for not having valid documents and Section 15(1)(c) for overstaying.
At the two premises suspected of being involved in scam activities, several computer units and mobile phones were seized for further investigation. The Immigration Department also issued two Form 29 (Witness Summons) to the owners or caretakers of the premises.
JIM Sarawak stressed that enforcement operations will continue to be intensified to ensure compliance with immigration laws and to eradicate illegal activities by foreigners.
