Enforcers Check On Immigration Offenders
By Za'im Zaini & Sonia K.

Bandar Seri Begawan - Nine foreign nationals were nabbed yesterday by immigration officers in 15 commercial premises in Mukim Kianggeh, Kg Kilanas, Kg Kiulap, Kg Rimba, Kg Lambak and Kg Manggis.

An Indonesian woman, two Indian men and six Filipino women are under further investigation for violation of the immigration law.

The Law Enforcement Section of the-Department of Immigration and National Registration said it issued 14 special passes and five summon letters during the operation.

Meanwhile, 25 people will be investigated on suspicion of working for other employers. If found guilty, they will be slapped with fines.

The Department of Immigration and National Registration reminded all employers not to employ immigration offenders. A senior immigration officer from the law enforcement section led 21 personnel in conducting Ops Berkas 102 yesterday.

Ailen Sundiam Acierto, a Filipina, had an immigration chop on her photocopied passport the validity of which was suspicious. She was found with two other foreign workers in Kg Manggis. She said her passport was kept by a friend who works in a house in Kg Manggis Dua. The friend denied this, and she later admitted her passport was in her handbag.

Her photocopied passport has many immigration chops that are suspicious. It is suspected her valid immigration pass expired on August 12, 2006. She was brought to the Law Enforcement Section Office in the capital, and detained for further investigation. Her employer will be investigated.

Yunarti, an Indonesian, is on a visit pass valid until October 7, 2006. During the inspection she admitted to be working at a restaurant in Kg Lambak, Berakas. She' was issued with a special pass and ordered to report to the Law Enforcement Section.

Melita Sevillena Rabanillo, a Filipina, with a visit pass for 14 days, Abdul Aziz, an Indian national with a visit pass valid until October 17, 2006 and Myrna Advicnala, ordered to leave on October 6, 2006, were caught working at a boutique and tailoring shop in Kg Delima, Berakas.

Wuliati Tjhin, an Indonesian, guaranteed a maid until February 14, 2007, was found working at a worker's canteen in Kg Mulaut Kilanas. She was issued with a special pass. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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