75 Indonesians detained in JIM Sarawak operation in Kuching

KUCHING, 8 Oct: A total of 75 Indonesian nationals were detained by the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) Sarawak in enforcement operations around Kuching from 6 October to yesterday.

Operations through Ops Belanja, Ops Selera and Ops Sapu started at 11 am and ended at 4 am, involving 28 members of the force.

According to the JIM Sarawak statement, out of 118 individuals interviewed, 75 were detained consisting of 62 men and 13 women, all Indonesian nationals.

"The main focus of operations is in a partner house on a construction site near No. 6 The Northbank witnessed 66 Indonesian nationals being detained out of 105 individuals interviewed.

"Searches were also conducted at several food premises around Kuching City Mall Commercial Centre, with some individuals being examined suspected of immigration-related offenses", the statement said.

Cases are being investigated under Section 15 ((1) ((c) and Section 6 ((1))) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155), while two cases of witnesses Form 29 were also issued to assist in the investigation.

JIM Sarawak will continue its continuous enforcement operations to ensure compliance with immigration laws, especially regarding the presence and employment of foreign nationals in the state.