Shah Alam:Selangor The Selangor Immigration Department has successfully facilitated the repatriation of 83,787 foreign nationals under the Migrant Repatriation Programme (PRM) 2.0 from May 2023 to September 30. This achievement marks the highest number of registrations and applications recorded compared to other states.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Selangor Immigration Department acting director Mohmad Khusairi Kamarudin announced that the repatriation involved 60,913 men and 20,293 women, along with 1,375 boys and 1,206 girls. This initiative aims to effectively address the issue of undocumented foreign nationals. Additionally, the department collected over RM42.6 million in fees and compounds during this period.

Mohmad Khusairi advised foreign nationals who have violated their pass conditions or overstayed to utilize the Voluntary Repatriation Programme, which can be processed at JIM Selangor branches in Shah Alam, Port Klang, Kelana Jaya, and Kajang. He also highlighted ongoing enforcement actions through the 'Mega Integrated Enforcement Operation' in hotspot areas.

In a recent operation, 321 individuals were screened during raids across Shah Alam, Subang Jaya, and Klang, resulting in the detention of 242 foreign nationals for various immigration offenses. The operation involved 130 personnel from multiple agencies.

The detainees included 180 men and 62 women from countries such as Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, and Myanmar. All have been placed at the Semenyih Immigration Depot for further action. Additionally, five summonses were issued to Malaysian nationals suspected of being employers.

Mohmad Khusairi emphasized the department's efforts to monitor social media for content related to foreign nationals and urged public cooperation in reporting operational locations that have been previously raided.