In-depth reporting on Malaysia and the region.
Malaysia and the Philippines have agreed to accelerate the repatriation of more than 5,000 undocumented Philippine migrants currently detained in Sabah, with over 1,000 identified as ready for immediate deportation.
Kedah's immigration department has arrested 94 undocumented migrants during a series of enforcement operations spanning five districts. The detainees, primarily from Bangladesh, Myanmar, Indonesia and Pakistan, face charges under Malaysia's immigration laws.
A Kelantan court has imposed fines of RM1,000 to RM10,000 on 29 undocumented migrants who admitted to illegal entry, overstaying and passport violations.
A Pasir Mas woman has been penalised RM5,000 by the Sessions Court after allowing an undocumented migrant to remain at her sundry shop on July 9. The conviction reflects tougher enforcement against illegal immigration.
Immigration officers arrested 111 undocumented migrants during a raid on the wholesale clothing businesses lining Jalan Kenanga in Kuala Lumpur, continuing the authorities' crackdown on irregular workers in the commercial district.