In a late-night operation, Malaysia’s Immigration Department (Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia, JIM) carried out a major sweep in two small industrial areas in Kepong on 27 February.
At around 11pm, officers from the Intelligence and Special Operations Division, together with the Special Tactical Team (PASTAK), detained 107 foreign nationals following a two‑week intelligence‑gathering effort and tip‑off operation. During the raids, officers inspected 224 individuals across both premises, comprising 171 foreign nationals and 53 locals. Those detained included:
- 65 Thai women
- 3 Thai men
- 18 Vietnamese women
- 11 Bangladeshi men
- 7 Laotian women
- 3 Indonesian women
All were found without valid travel documents or passes.
Authorities also seized items believed to support illicit activities, including payment chips, necklaces, computers, and CCTV systems. Early intelligence indicated that the premises were tightly controlled by security personnel, while the foreign women were managed by a coordinator known only as “Mummy,” who arranged customer services and stage performances, JIM said in an official statement this morning (1 March).
Service fees reportedly used a colour‑coded system, ranging from RM100 to RM1,314
All foreign nationals are now being held at the Lenggeng Immigration Depot for further investigation under the Immigration Act 1959/63, the Passport Act 1966, and the Immigration Regulations 1963. Seven local citizens were also issued notices to assist with the investigation.
JIM emphasised that strict action will be taken against anyone who violates immigration laws or is involved in human trafficking and migrant smuggling under ATIPSOM 2007. The public is urged to avoid illegal activities and report any suspicious operations to the authorities to help ensure Malaysia’s immigration laws are fully enforced.
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