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Immigration raids Pudu venue, detains 190 foreign nationals
Malaysia's Immigration Department has detained 190 foreign nationals and two local men following an enforcement operation at an entertainment centre in Kuala Lumpur's Pudu district. The operation targeted suspected immigration violations at the establishment.
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The Immigration Department conducted the raid on the entertainment venue as part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal employment and immigration breaches in the country. Officers discovered the individuals at the premises during the enforcement sweep in the densely populated Pudu area of central Kuala Lumpur.
Among those detained were 190 foreign nationals found to be in breach of immigration regulations. Two Malaysian citizens were also apprehended in connection with the operation, though specific details regarding their involvement remain undisclosed.
The raid underscores the department's continued crackdown on unauthorised employment and immigration violations across entertainment and hospitality venues in the Klang Valley. Such operations form part of a broader nationwide strategy to address irregular migration and workplace compliance.
The detained individuals are expected to face immigration proceedings, with foreign nationals likely to be processed for deportation following investigation and verification of their documentation status. The two local men will be subject to investigation for potential offences related to harbouring or employing undocumented workers.