MARANG – The Terengganu State Immigration Department has intensified enforcement efforts through an integrated operation across Kuala Terengganu and Marang on 13 July 2026.
Led by State Immigration Director YBrs. Tuan Mohd Yusri bin Mohd Nor, with Deputy Director of Immigration (Control) PPK Mat Amin bin Hassan, the operation was supported by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, Kuala Terengganu City Council, and Marang District Council.
Eight premises were inspected during the operation, including retail shops, residential houses, food outlets, a car wash, a cracker processing facility, and a furniture shop. Inspections were carried out in several locations such as Jalan Syed Hussien, Jalan Sultan Zainal Abidin, Chendering, Kampung Kijing, Kampung Mak Kemas, Kampung Binjai Rendah, and Pekan Bukit Payong.
A total of 63 individuals underwent document and immigration status checks. Ten illegal immigrants were detained, comprising three men, three women, two boys, and two girls aged between four and 46 years. The arrests involved eight Myanmar nationals, one Bangladeshi, and one Indonesian.
The detainees were suspected of violating Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, which requires valid passes or permits to remain in Malaysia. Three witness summonses were also issued to assist with further investigations.
The highest number of arrests occurred at a residential house in Kampung Kijing, Marang, where six individuals were detained. Other arrests were made at a retail shop, a food premises, a cracker processing facility, and a residential house in Kampung Binjai Rendah.
All detainees were transferred to the Ajil Immigration Depot for further action in accordance with immigration law. Officials emphasised that enforcement operations will continue to be carried out in an integrated manner with relevant agencies to ensure compliance and combat the presence of illegal immigrants in Terengganu.
The Immigration Department highlighted that such operations are crucial in maintaining public order and national security. By working with local councils and government agencies, the department aims to strengthen its enforcement capacity and ensure that offenders are dealt with under the law.
Community cooperation remains vital in supporting these efforts. Authorities have urged residents not to employ or shelter undocumented migrants, stressing that such actions undermine enforcement and pose risks to social stability.
Observers note that Terengganu’s integrated approach reflects Malaysia’s broader strategy of combining federal and local resources to tackle immigration challenges. By targeting diverse premises, from residential houses to commercial outlets, the department demonstrates its commitment to comprehensive enforcement.
The operation serves as a reminder that immigration laws will be strictly enforced, and violations will not be tolerated. The Terengganu State Immigration Department has pledged to continue its proactive stance, ensuring that enforcement remains consistent and effective across the state.
