An attempt by two Bangladeshi men who were hiding in a drain for two hours to avoid arrest failed when they were caught in an operation by the Immigration Department at the Selangor Wholesale Market in Seri Kembangan here early today.
Authorities covered premises such as clothing stores, eateries, a car wash centre, an entertainment centre and a recreation centre, Bernama reported Sharmanrizal as saying.
Deputy director-general (operations) Jafri Embok Taha said in a statement that the detainees are aged between 6 months and 49 years – originating from Bangladesh, Myanmar, Indonesia, and Pakistan.
A total of 80 undocumented migrants were detained in raids by the Negri Sembilan Immigration Department on 19 premises around Seremban, Nilai and Port Dickson from Tuesday till yesterday.
The US Justice Department is reportedly exploring settlement options in President Donald Trump’s US$10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, including a proposal that could halt audits involving Trump and his family businesses, sparking fresh ethical and legal questions
Malaysia’s currency faces external headwinds from US monetary policy and West Asia tensions, but Finance Ministry insists domestic fundamentals remain strong with 5.4% growth and low inflation