KUALA LUMPUR, September 13 2026, The Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department detained 472 foreign nationals for various offences during the Mega Integrated Enforcement Operation at Lebuh Pudu here today.
Kuala Lumpur Immigration director Datuk Hamzah Injau said the operation started around 11 am and involved checks on about 2,500 foreign nationals. Those detained were from Bangladesh, Myanmar, the Philippines, Nepal, Indonesia, Pakistan, India, China, Zimbabwe and Saudi Arabia.
“All the foreign nationals detained, aged between 18 and 62, include 439 men and 33 women. They will be sent to the Bukit Jalil Immigration Depot for investigation and further action.
“The offences detected include not possessing valid identification documents, overstaying, using unrecognised documents, and various other offences under the Immigration Act,” he told reporters after the operation.
Hamzah said Lebuh Pudu was chosen after public complaints over the large presence of foreign nationals and premises suspected of operating illegally or being managed or staffed by foreign nationals.
He said business premises suspected of operating illegally will be investigated, and action will be taken by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) under its jurisdiction.
He added that the high number of foreign nationals inspected was because Kuala Lumpur is a focal point, attracting those from other states who come on weekends to shop and work.
Hamzah said the operation involved 337 personnel, including 218 Immigration officers and 119 from other enforcement agencies such as DBKL, the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), the National Registration Department (JPN) and the Ministry of Health (MOH).
“Kuala Lumpur Immigration wishes to reiterate that enforcement action will be taken continuously without compromise against any party violating immigration laws, including employers or premise owners and individuals who harbour or employ illegal immigrants,” he said.
He added that the department is currently implementing the Migrant Repatriation Programme (PRM) to give foreign nationals who have overstayed or lack valid travel documents an opportunity to return to their home countries voluntarily by paying only a compound.
-BERNAMA
