Which nationalities made up the 200 detained in Taman Maluri?

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Nationalities of Detained Individuals at Taman Maluri Night Market Identified

A total of 200 foreign nationals were detained during an operation at the Taman Maluri night market, comprising individuals from Indonesia, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Vietnam, China, Pakistan, and India. These detentions followed a two-week surveillance period initiated by complaints from residents in the area. The operation, named ‘Op Kutip’, was conducted by the Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya office of the Immigration Department with assistance from Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL).
Breakdown of Detained Individuals

Of the 200 individuals detained, 125 were men and 75 were women. These individuals were part of a larger group of 500 people who were vetted by immigration officers. The vetting process included 407 foreign nationals and 93 Malaysians.
Immigration Offences Detected

Immigration officers identified a range of immigration offences among the detained foreign nationals. These included a lack of valid travel documents, overstaying their visas, abusing social visit passes, and breaching the specific conditions attached to their immigration passes.
Scope of Enforcement Operations

The Kuala Lumpur Immigration director, Hamsha Injau, stated that the enforcement efforts would extend beyond the Taman Maluri area. He indicated that other night markets in the capital frequented by foreign nationals would also be subject to scrutiny. The department aims to ensure that foreigners violating immigration laws do not feel secure in their activities.
Focus on Employers and Syndicates

Hamsha further emphasized that the department's enforcement actions are not solely focused on undocumented migrants. The Immigration Department also targets employers, business owners, agents, syndicates, and any individuals found to be harbouring undocumented migrants. The department affirmed its commitment to enforcing immigration laws without compromise, conducting operations professionally and with integrity.

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