KUALA LUMPUR, El Sky News — The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) conducted a raid on a popular eatery in Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur, on 25 December 2025, after receiving intelligence that the premises were allegedly employing foreign workers without valid permits. The operation was part of “Ops Selera”, a nationwide initiative targeting illegal employment in the food and beverage sector.
Raids and Detentions
Led by Wan Mohammed Saupee Wan Yusoff, Director of the Federal Territory Immigration Department, the raid resulted in the detention of four foreign men, aged between 30 and 40, who were found working without proper travel documents or work permits. This constitutes a violation of the Immigration Act 1959/63.
Ops Selera: Focus on Enforcement
Ops Selera is an intensified operation based on intelligence and public complaints to crack down on illegal employment in F&B outlets. Employers who knowingly hire undocumented foreign workers may face fines, detention, or legal action.
Follow-Up Investigation
The detained individuals were taken to the Kuala Lumpur Immigration Depot for further processing. Investigations against the eatery’s management are ongoing to determine potential breaches of immigration and labor laws.
Authorities’ Advisory
The Immigration Department emphasized that Ops Selera not only targets foreign workers but also business owners who fail to comply with employment regulations, reinforcing the importance of lawful hiring practices to maintain the integrity of the local labor market.
(Lunar)
