Police raided a flat in Kampung Kenangan, Hulu Langat on February 28, 2025, detaining undocumented foreigners including men, women, and children without valid travel documents [1, 2]. Authorities arrested between 42 and 45 individuals, with reported demographics varying slightly: one source cited 35 men, 3 women, 2 boys, and 2 girls while another reported 35 men, 3 women, and 4 children among those detained [1, 2].
The Immigration Department investigated the detainees under Section 51(3)(a) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 and detained them under Section 51(5)(b) [1, 2]. A Malaysian man claiming to be the son of the property owner received a witness summons and a search form under the same Act to assist the investigation [1, 2].
In early June 2026, a video of the flat and its occupants went viral on social media, reigniting public concern about the legality and conditions of the premises [1, 2]. Following the video's circulation, Kajang police reminded the public that the raid had taken place over a year earlier and assured that enforcement actions would continue [1].
The flat is currently believed to be occupied by two families, including the property owner and a local Malaysian tenant, according to recent reports [2]. Authorities from the Kajang Municipal Council are expected to issue an official statement on the building's legality and occupancy status soon [2].
