KUCHING – The Deputy Director-General of the Immigration Department, Malaysia (Operations), YBhg. Dato’ Lokman Effendi bin Ramli, carried out an official working visit to Sarawak to strengthen operational coordination, particularly in managing foreign detainees.
As part of the visit, he chaired the Coordination Meeting on the Fast-Tracking of Foreign Detainee Transfer (BWA) Initiative at the Malaysian Immigration Depot, held at the UTC Kuching Meeting Room.
The meeting brought together senior officials, including Tuan Haji Basri bin Othman, Director of the Operations Division; Puan Rosmaliza binti Mohamed Rashid, Director of the Depot and Detention Management Division; and Mrs. Norhafiza binti Junaidi, Deputy Director of Immigration Malaysia Sarawak (Control). State immigration directors and representatives from related agencies also participated.
Discussions focused on strengthening procedures for transferring detainees to ensure efficiency, organisation, and compliance with legal provisions.
Strategic proposals were presented to accelerate the transfer process, including improvements in inter-agency coordination, logistics management, and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOP).
The initiative is seen as a proactive measure to enhance detention depot management and reduce congestion at immigration centres.
In addition to the meeting, Dato’ Lokman Effendi conducted a working visit to ICQS Tebedu to review operational readiness at the Tebedu-Entikong border entrance.
The visit also extended to the Entikong National Border Post (PLBN) in Indonesia, reflecting efforts to strengthen cross-border cooperation.
Officials highlighted that the inspection aimed to ensure optimal levels of security control and movement across the border.
By engaging with both Malaysian and Indonesian counterparts, the visit reinforced the importance of collaboration in managing border operations effectively.
The Deputy Director-General’s visit underscored the Immigration Department’s commitment to improving operational standards in Sarawak.
With growing demands on border management and detainee handling, initiatives such as the BWA fast-tracking process are expected to deliver more efficient outcomes while maintaining compliance with national laws.
