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Home Ministry Launches Special Operation Against Foreigners Running Illegal Businesses

PUTRAJAYA, June 8 -- The Home Ministry(KDN), through its enforcement agencies, is mobilising a special operation to crack down on illegal business activities carried out by foreigners who misuse social visit passes in the country. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the move follows instructions from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who had raised concerns over the issue following numerous public complaints. He said agencies under the ministry, including the Immigration Department and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), would intensify enforcement efforts to curb such activities. “The Prime Minister himself has received complaints on this matter. As such, the relevant agencies have been instructed to strengthen enforcement actions. Of course, we will investigate offences under the Immigration Act,” he told reporters after the ministry’s monthly assembly here today. Earlier, the prime minister, in his speech at the Communications Ministry’s monthly assembly, directed the relevant ministries and enforcement agencies to take firm and comprehensive action against illegal business activities involving foreigners. He said the proposed measures should be implemented immediately through coordinated efforts involving all relevant agencies, including the Inland Revenue Board (IRB), the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), local authorities (PBT), the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM According to Saifuddin, the Home Ministry possesses the necessary expertise and intelligence capabilities to track foreigners involved in illegal business operations. “We have identified hotspots and mapped locations where foreigners are known to be violating the Immigration Act, whether by entering the country without valid documents, overstaying, or misusing their passes,” he said. According to him, many complaints from local traders stem from unfair competition created by foreigners operating businesses without complying with the same regulations and tax obligations. “They enter the country using social visit passes and then engage in business activities. The complaints from locals are mainly about unfair competition. “While local businesses pay taxes and comply with regulations, these individuals often do not, allowing them to offer services at significantly lower prices. Some operate as interior decorators, while others take furniture orders and conduct other commercial activities,” he said. Saifuddin Nasution added that the ministry has extensive experience in dealing with cases involving the misuse of social passes, particularly in Sabah. “As an example, through the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM), we have taken action against resorts on Sabah’s east coast believed to be operated by foreigners who entered the country on passes that did not permit business activities. “We have conducted multi-agency operations in the area, led by ESSCOM, and enforcement actions have been carried out on three occasions over the past year,” he said. -- BERNAMA

PUTRAJAYA, June 8 — The Home Ministry(KDN), through its enforcement agencies, is mobilising a special operation to crack down on illegal business activities carried out by foreigners who misuse social visit passes in the country. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the move follows instructions from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who […]

19 illegal factories operating for over 20 years in Pulau Indah demolished

SHAH ALAM, 12 MAY -- A total of 19 factories that had been operating illegally for more than 20 years in Pulau Indah, Klang were demolished in the Integrated Demolition Enforcement Action Operation in the state. Selangor Local Government and Tourism Exco Datuk Ng Suee Lim said the operation involving 300 members from various agencies was carried out under Section 425 of the National Land Code against premises operating without proper compliance. "Based on information from the Klang District and Land Office, the entrepreneur involved has been operating a factory without permission at the site for a long period, estimated to be over 20 years." "The review also found that there was no record of a Temporary Occupancy License (LPS) ever being issued to any factory owner at the site. Several land expropriation applications received around 2019 to 2020 were also rejected," he said in a statement today. Ng said the operation was not carried out in a hurry, but rather the initial engagement process and site vacating orders began in early 2025, before the first notice was served on March 3, 2025. He said phased actions such as site visits, monitoring, installation of banners and announcements would be carried out on 19 Sept 2025, in addition to the submission or posting of the final notice on 7 April 2026, and the setting of the final date for vacating before the demolition operation on 10 May 2026. According to Ng, during that period, the state government also took into account views, applications and appeals for postponements from stakeholders to provide reasonable space to manage the transfer of operations, employees, assets and equipment of their respective companies. "However, after that period expires, the law still needs to be enforced. Government land must be preserved, industrial areas must be reorganized and public interests must not continue to be affected by activities that do not comply with the law," he said. Ng said the existence of unauthorized factories affects the image of industrial areas, environmental control, drainage systems, safety and logistical access, as well as creating unfair competition for legitimate operators who have complied with licensing, tax, development approval and technical requirements. He said enforcement was important to restore the integrity of government land and restructure industrial areas in a more orderly manner. "After the demolition operation is complete, focus will be on site cleanup, demolition waste management, safety monitoring and assessment of land restoration needs." "This site will then be reviewed within a more planned development framework, in line with the Local Plan, planning guidelines and technical requirements of the authorities," he said. -- BERNAMA

SHAH ALAM, 12 MAY — A total of 19 factories that had been operating illegally for more than 20 years in Pulau Indah, Klang were demolished in the Integrated Demolition Enforcement Action Operation in the state. Selangor Local Government and Tourism Exco Datuk Ng Suee Lim said the operation involving 300 members from various agencies […]

Malaysia Airports Clamps Down On Illegal Street Racing At LTSIP

KOTA BHARU, April 7 -- Malaysia Airports has clamped down on illegal street racing at the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (LTSIP). In a statement today, Malaysia Airports said that it has taken proactive measures in collaboration with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and Road Transport Department (JPJ) to strengthen enforcement and prevent such activities. The statement highlighted that this strategic partnership between the agencies plays a vital role in ensuring the airport’s safety while preventing similar unlawful activities. “In addition to enforcement, LTSIP management has restricted access to certain kerbside areas after the last scheduled flights at night, using traffic cones. “This measure serves as an extra precaution to prevent irresponsible individuals from using the area for illegal street racing,” the statement added. Malaysia Airports has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining safety and order across airports, ensuring the well-being of both travellers and the public. Yesterday, Transport Minister Anthony Loke directed JPJ to conduct a large-scale enforcement operation at LTSIP to curb illegal street racers, known locally as mat rempit. Earlier media reports said that the area in front of the departure hall at the new LTSIP terminal in Pengkalan Chepa, which has been operational for less than a month, had been repeatedly used as a ‘racing track’. The activity reportedly began during Ramadan and continued until last Friday night, drawing public attention after videos by travellers circulated on social media.

KOTA BHARU, April 7 — Malaysia Airports has clamped down on illegal street racing at the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (LTSIP). In a statement today, Malaysia Airports said that it has taken proactive measures in collaboration with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and Road Transport Department (JPJ) to strengthen enforcement and prevent such activities. The […]