Major Immigration Raid in Selayang Following Public Complaints

Selayang Immigration Raid Nets Dozens: Public Complaints Spur Large-Scale Operation A major operation targeting undocumented immigrants took place in the early hours of May 30th, 2025, in Selayang, Selangor, Malaysia. The operation, which involved the General Operations Force (PGA) Bukit Aman and seven other enforcement agencies, resulted in the arrest of numerous individuals. The raid was conducted following public complaints and two weeks of intelligence gathering. "This location was targeted based on intelligence gathered over the past two weeks, following numerous public complaints," stated Datuk Mohamad Surizin Mohamad Rodzi, Deputy Director of the Internal Security and Public Order Department (KDN). The targeted location, a row of shop houses near the Selayang Wholesale Market, had not been previously raided. Authorities cited various offenses, including the lack of valid travel documents, overstaying visas, and the employment of undocumented workers. Footage from the raid shows numerous individuals being apprehended and processed by law enforcement officials. The operation underscores the ongoing efforts by Malaysian authorities to address issues of illegal immigration and maintain public order. The successful raid, based on community input and proactive intelligence gathering, serves as a positive example of effective law enforcement.