By: Nurul Fazliana Norman
KOTA KINABALU: Oct 26, 2026 – The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) in Sabah detained 93 illegal immigrants in about 15 enforcement operations across six districts from Oct 20 to 23.
The operations were carried out in Kota Kinabalu, Kudat, Keningau, Ranau, Lahad Datu and Semporna to curb the presence of illegal immigrants and prevent abuse of immigration facilities.
The Sabah Immigration Department said 255 individuals were inspected during the operations, with 93 detained on suspicion of violating immigration laws.
The arrests comprised 64 Filipinos, 18 Indonesians and 11 Pakistanis.
The Filipinos comprised 18 adult men, 21 adult women, eight boys and 17 girls.
The Indonesians comprised six adult men, five adult women, five boys and two girls. All 11 Pakistanis detained were adult men.
The Sabah Immigration Department stressed that enforcement operations will continue continuously at strategic locations statewide to ensure compliance with immigration laws.
The public is reminded not to shelter, employ or assist foreigners who violate national laws.
Source: Sabah Immigration Department
