59 Indonesians were handed over to KJRI for deportation

SERIAN, 9 Oct: A total of 59 Indonesians were transferred from Semuja Immigration Depot to the Tebedu Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex yesterday for the process of handover to the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) for repatriation.

The State Immigration Department of Malaysia Sarawak (JIM Sarawak) in a statement said the transfer involved 34 adult males, 20 adult females and five children.

"The road transfer operation was carried out under the security control of six escort officers to ensure that travel from Semuja Immigration Depot to Tebedu ICQS is smooth, orderly and safe.

"The entire operation went smoothly with no unwanted incidents", the statement said.

According to the statement, all OYDs will be handed over to KJRI on arrival at ICQS Tebedu for repatriation process according to procedures and rules in force.

The operation reflects JIM Sarawak's ongoing commitment to ensuring the management of OYD is carried out systematically and with integrity, as well as emphasizing security aspects and smooth national border control. -TVS