The Malaysian Government has started operations against undocumented foreign workers, arresting 193 workers and five employers in three states across the country since 20 October.
The Malaysian Home Minister said the operations in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Johor will be followed by larger crackdowns led by the country’s immigration department.
In October, Malaysia announced plans to swap detainees with Burma. Rights groups have expressed fear that Malaysia might deport Burmese refugees and asylum seekers, many of whom are believed to be detained in immigration depots across Malaysia. More info here, here and here.
The Malaysian Government has started operations against undocumented foreign workers, arresting 193 workers and five employers in three states across the country since 20 October.
The Malaysian Home Minister said the operations in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Johor will be followed by larger crackdowns led by the country’s immigration department.
In October, Malaysia announced plans to swap detainees with Burma. Rights groups have expressed fear that Malaysia might deport Burmese refugees and asylum seekers, many of whom are believed to be detained in immigration depots across Malaysia. More info here, here and here.
