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KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Malaysian immigration authorities arrested 79 foreign workers during an enforcement operation at two factories in Perak after uncovering suspected misuse of immigration visit passes, officials said.
The operation was conducted by the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) during a raid on two rubber glove factories located in the Kanthan Industrial Estate in Chemor, near Ipoh. Authorities believe the detained workers had violated immigration regulations by misusing temporary visit passes or overstaying their permitted stay in the country.
The enforcement action began at around 7pm and involved a multi-agency team consisting of officers from the Manpower Department, Royal Malaysia Police, the General Operations Force, and the National Registration Department, demonstrating coordinated efforts to curb illegal employment practices.
Dozens Detained During Factory Checks
According to Perak Immigration Department director James Lee, officers detained 56 individuals at the first factory while 23 more were arrested at a second facility during a shift change operation later in the evening.
Initial investigations indicate that the workers — identified as Bangladeshi nationals — may have violated immigration conditions tied to their visit passes. Some are suspected of overstaying their permits, while others are believed to have been employed in sectors or companies different from those listed in their official documentation.
Authorities said all detainees were taken to the immigration office for further questioning and documentation checks.
Factories Under Scrutiny
Investigators also revealed that the two factories involved are owned by the same parent company, raising concerns about potential systemic employment violations. Officials believe the factories may have hired foreign workers who were registered under different employers or sectors, which would constitute a breach of Malaysia’s immigration and labour regulations.
The case is not the first involving the company. Immigration officials confirmed that enforcement officers had previously conducted a similar raid on the same firm last year, suggesting possible repeat offences.
Malaysia Tightens Immigration Enforcement
Malaysia has intensified enforcement operations in recent years to combat illegal employment and immigration violations, particularly in sectors that rely heavily on foreign labour such as manufacturing, construction, and agriculture.
Authorities say such operations are designed to ensure that companies comply with labour laws and immigration requirements while protecting both local workers and legally employed foreign labourers.
Officials warned employers that hiring workers outside the scope of their permitted documentation — including misuse of social visit passes or employment under different companies — could lead to legal penalties, fines, and potential suspension of business licences.
Ongoing Investigation
The detained workers will undergo further investigation to determine the exact nature of their immigration violations. Depending on the findings, they could face detention, deportation, or legal action under Malaysia’s immigration laws.
Meanwhile, enforcement agencies are also expected to examine the role of the factories’ management and whether any intermediaries or labour agents were involved in arranging the employment of
Authorities stressed that immigration compliance remains a key priority as Malaysia continues to regulate its labour market while addressing the growing demand for foreign workers in critical industries
