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Employers drive half of Malaysia's RM91.8m immigration fines
Malaysian employers have been slapped with more than half of the immigration compounds collected in the first 10 months of the year, according to the Home Ministry. The enforcement crackdown has netted RM91.78 million in total compound fines.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — Employers account for more than half of Malaysia's immigration compound collections this year, the Home Ministry revealed on Wednesday, underscoring intensified enforcement against workplace immigration violations.
The ministry reported that over RM91.78 million in compounds have been collected during the first ten months of 2024, with employers responsible for a substantial portion of the total fines. The figures highlight the government's focus on tackling irregular employment practices and immigration breaches in the workplace.
The enforcement push reflects broader efforts to strengthen Malaysia's immigration control and labour market compliance. Authorities have increased monitoring of businesses across various sectors to ensure employers comply with hiring regulations and proper documentation requirements for foreign workers.
The compound collection represents a significant revenue stream from immigration enforcement operations. Officials have indicated that penalties targeting employers serve as both a deterrent against violations and a mechanism to fund immigration department operations.
The Home Ministry's figures suggest that workplace immigration violations remain a persistent challenge, prompting continued regulatory pressure on businesses to maintain compliance with employment and immigration laws.