Massive Immigration Raid at Mentari Court: Hundreds of Undocumented Migrants Apprehended

Undocumented Migrant Raid in Petaling Jaya: Operation Mega Nets Dozens Selangor, Malaysia – In a recent operation targeting undocumented migrants (PATI), the Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) conducted a large-scale raid at Mentari Court in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. The operation, part of Operation Mega, resulted in the apprehension of a significant number of individuals from various countries. The Malaysia Gazette captured footage of the raid, showing JIM officers entering apartments and apprehending suspected PATI. The video shows scenes of crowded living conditions and the subsequent processing of those detained. While many faces are blurred to protect privacy, the video clearly demonstrates the scale of the operation. According to a statement by Deputy Director-General (Operations) of Immigration, Jafri Embok Taha, the arrests were made after his team inspected 1,597 foreign nationals residing in the housing area. "The arrests were made after our team inspected 1,597 foreign nationals of various nationalities who lived in the housing area," said Taha. The operation highlights the ongoing challenges Malaysia faces in managing its undocumented migrant population. The video underscores the importance of continued efforts to address this issue. The detainees were subsequently processed and their cases are under investigation.