Massive Immigration Raid in Selangor: 597 Undocumented Migrants Detained

Selangor Immigration Raid Nets Hundreds of Undocumented Migrants A major operation by Malaysian immigration authorities in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, led to the arrest of 597 undocumented migrants on May 23, 2025. The raid, conducted by the Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies, targeted the Menteri Court apartments. According to a statement by a JIM official, "In this operation, we examined a total of 1597 individuals, and 597 of them, undocumented migrants, were detained for various offenses." The detainees, originating from countries including Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Myanmar, and Nepal, were apprehended for various violations, including lacking proper identification documents and overstaying their visas. Authorities also noted that some possessed fraudulent identification. The official emphasized the ongoing nature of the operation and the department's commitment to upholding immigration laws. The detainees are being held for further investigation and processing. This large-scale operation highlights the ongoing challenges of undocumented migration in Malaysia and the government's efforts to address this issue. The continued commitment to enforcement efforts underscores the importance of legal immigration procedures.