The Immigration Department detained 74 foreigners during a large enforcement operation on 12 May 2026 in Puchong, Selangor [1, 2]. The operation, which ran from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., involved 59 immigration officers [1, 2]. Authorities raided 30 premises, checking 186 foreigners and 175 locals during the sweep [1, 2].
The detainees ranged in age from 23 to 45 and came from Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and China [1, 2]. They were found to have violated the Immigration Act 1959/63 and the Immigration Regulations 1963 [1, 2]. Some local businesses reportedly used valid business licenses as cover to employ undocumented foreign workers [1, 2].
Officials said undocumented migrants showed bold behavior during the enforcement, including provoking officers, refusing to cooperate, fleeing, and evading checks [1, 2]. Datuk Lokman Effendi Ramli commented, "These irresponsible actions not only violate the country's laws but can also affect public order and the safety of the community" [2].
Detainees are being held at immigration detention camps pending further investigation and legal action [1, 2]. Authorities issued five Form 29 witness summonses to Malaysian nationals to assist in ongoing investigations [1, 2].
