How many employers were issued Form 29 for hiring illegal immigrants?

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14 Employers Issued Form 29 for Hiring Illegal Immigrants

In a recent integrated operation conducted in Pekan Keningau, Sook, and Nabawan, the Sabah Immigration Department issued 14 Form 29 notices to employers. These notices were served on suspicion of hiring and harbouring illegal immigrants. The operation, which involved checks at four factories, led to the detention of 371 foreigners.
Form 29 Issued for Alleged Illegal Employment

The Sabah Immigration Department issued a total of 14 Form 29 notices during an operation targeting illegal immigrants. These notices are a formal indication of alleged offences by employers concerning the employment and sheltering of individuals without valid documentation. The operation focused on specific areas including Keningau, Sook, and Nabawan.
Operation Detained 114 Individuals

The integrated operation resulted in the detention of 114 individuals found to be in violation of immigration laws. Following documentation checks, these 114 foreigners were identified as lacking valid identification or passes. The arrests encompassed 55 men, 15 boys, 34 women, and 10 girls.
Detainees Charged Under Immigration Act

The detained individuals face charges under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 for entering and residing in the country without a valid passport or pass. Additionally, they are being charged under Section 15(1)(c) of the same Act for overstaying their visa period, as well as Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963 for breaching their pass conditions. All detainees were transferred to the temporary detention centre in Kimanis, Papar, for processing before deportation.

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