World · Malaysia Bureau
Sabah returns 4,750 undocumented migrants to home countries
The Malaysian state has completed a repatriation exercise involving primarily Filipino and Indonesian nationals found to be residing without proper documentation. The operation underscores regional efforts to manage irregular migration.
LSN Malaysia ·
Sabah has successfully repatriated 4,750 undocumented migrants as part of an ongoing immigration enforcement initiative. The repatriation exercise primarily involved Filipino and Indonesian nationals who were found to be residing in the state without valid travel or residency documents.
The operation reflects heightened scrutiny on irregular migration patterns in Sabah, which has long grappled with cross-border movement from neighbouring Philippines and Indonesia. State authorities have intensified enforcement activities to identify and process individuals lacking proper immigration status.
The repatriated migrants were processed through official channels and returned to their respective countries in coordination with diplomatic missions. The exercise demonstrates commitment to managing migration flows while ensuring compliance with Malaysian immigration regulations.
Sabah continues to work with regional partners to address irregular migration challenges. Authorities have indicated that enforcement operations remain ongoing as part of broader efforts to strengthen border control and document verification procedures across the state.