Cameron highlands: The Pahang Immigration Department (JIM) detained 47 foreign nationals of various nationalities in an enforcement operation at a construction site in Cameron Highlands on Wednesday.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Pahang JIM revealed in a Facebook post that the operation was initiated following intelligence and public complaints concerning the presence of foreign nationals suspected of residing or working illegally in the country. During the operation, 57 individuals were inspected for suspected offences under the Immigration Act 1959/63.

Of those inspected, 47 individuals have been remanded for 14 days under Section 51(5)(b) of the Immigration Act 1959/63. These individuals have been sent to the Kemayan Immigration Depot for further investigations.

The operation saw the involvement of 17 enforcement officers from Pahang JIM and 12 officers from the Pahang State Enforcement Unit (UPNP). Authorities have urged the public to provide information regarding the presence of illegal immigrants in their communities to aid in addressing the issue.

The department emphasized that firm legal action will be taken against illegal immigrants and any parties found to be employing or harbouring them.