Kuala lumpur: Sixteen foreign nationals were detained, and goods belonging to 22 unlicensed traders were seized during an integrated enforcement operation around Pudu Market in Jalan Yew here yesterday.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) announced in a Facebook post that the operation began at 6 am and was carried out in collaboration with the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM). The operation targeted the sale of fresh produce, vegetables, and fruits by foreign nationals operating without authorization and in breach of their work permit conditions.

DBKL stated, "Enforcement action was taken against 22 unlicensed traders, comprising 13 foreign nationals and nine Malaysians. Their goods were seized and removed for conducting business without a licence and obstructing public spaces." Compound notices were also issued to owners of unauthorized stalls under the Hawkers Licensing By-Laws (Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur) 2016 and the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974.

Furthermore, immigration officers screened a total of 62 migrants from Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Myanmar during the operation. Sixteen individuals were detained for allegedly being in the country without valid passes, permits, or travel documents. All detainees were subsequently taken to the Kuala Lumpur Immigration Depot for further action.