13 Foreign Workers Nabbed In KB Surprise Raid
By Liza Mohd

Bandar Seri Begawan - Thirteen foreign nationals from Thailand, Indonesia and India were detained yesterday morning after failing to produce documents of proof for their stay.

The arrest came following an ambush by the Kuala Belait Immigration Enforcement Section.

Meanwhile, another Indonesian was issued with special pass instructing him to return to the Immigration Office for further clarification of his documents.

The raid targeted three housing and construction sites within Kuala Balai and Jalan Pandan Tujoh.

The raid, which started at about 9.30 am, was conducted by 10 Immigration officers led by Chief Immigration Officer Awg Sulaiman bin Hj Hidup.

More than 50 foreign workers were inspected during the said operation, which was conducted to eliminate activities of misusing the Immigration Pass and other related offences, which violates the Immigration and Passports Act.

The continuous operation by the enforcement agency is also to control all activities relating to illegal entry, overstaying and employment on a visit pass, running away from employer and others.

In relation to that, the Immigration Department once again wishes to remind all employers to comply with rules and regulations set by them in the process of recruiting foreign workers into the country.

It also urged employers to cooperate with the said agency by preparing photocopy of vital documents to the said workers, while they are carrying out work outside. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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