Operations to stop entry of illegal immigrants
KUCHING: The state is set to launch ‘Ops Jala’ in a few days’ time to quell the entry of illegal immigrants into Sarawak. State Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas in announcing this, emphasised the importance of controlling the threat of Covid-19 transmission through illegal immigrants. He said since Sept 1 during […]
15 illegals who thought they could make it
KUCHING: Fifteen undocumented Indonesian immigrants, including a child, who harboured the dream of having a better life in Sarawak, were deported to their country following a failed attempt to enter and leave the state illegally over a period of three days from Tuesday (Dec 22) to Thursday (Dec 24). According to the First Infantry Division, […]
Human trafficker caught red handed
LUNDU: A local man who attempted to smuggle six illegal immigrants through a jalan tikus (rat trail) at Kampung Raso was arrested on Wednesday (Dec 23). State General Operations Force (GOF) Commander SAC Mancha Ata said in the 8.10pm incident his men came across a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) from Indonesia travelling through an ungazetted road. […]
Sarawak to open borders to foreign workers Jan 1
KUCHING: Foreign workers will be allowed to enter and work in the state beginning on Jan 1. The committee’s chairman and Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, in announcing this, said the decision was made in hopes of reducing the number of illegal immigrants entering Sarawak which had contributed to several positive Covid-19 […]
Four new cases in Sarawak
KUCHING: An illegal immigrant, who was caught making her way into the state through a rat trail near Tebedu, was among four new Covid-19 positive cases reported in the state today. State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the case was an Indonesian woman who underwent Covid-19 screening after being […]
Jala operation to curb illegal entry of immigrants
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) are considering launching ‘Jala’ operations to deal with the entry of undocumented immigrants to the state. SDMC chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas explained the word ‘jala’ means casting net to catch ‘fish’ (undocumented immigrants). Further details of such operation and when it will commence, will be announced […]
GOF foils bid to enter state illegally
LUNDU: An attempt by four Indonesians to enter Sarawak illegally was thwarted by the General Operations Force (GOF) on Saturday (Dec 19). GOF Sarawak Brigade commander SAC Mancha Ata said the incident happened around 5.50pm at Kampung Raso near the Sarawak-Indonesia border. A GOF team spotted and detained the four men who were on two […]
Stop bringing in illegal foreign workers
SIBU: Local Government and Housing Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee have requested the cooperation of the public to not bring in illegal foreign workers to the state as such action could facilitate the spread of Covid-19 infection. When contacted, he also regretted what happened to four Indonesian women, who were found positive for Covid-19 when […]
GOF thwarts attempted cross-border crossing
LUNDU: A group of eight illegal immigrants, including a woman, whose attempt to enter the state illegally was foiled by the General Operations Force (GOF) today. GOF Sarawak Brigade commander SAC Mancha Ata said the incident happened at 6.45am in Kampung Biawak here. A patrol team detained and inspected the individuals, comprising seven men and […]
Full probe into ‘helper’ of illegals soon
Foreigners tested positive KUCHING: Police will thoroughly investigate an alleged agent that helped four Indonesian women who were looking for jobs in Sibu and who later tested positive for Covid-19. Sarawak Commissioner of Police (CP) Datuk Aidi Ismail earlier confirmed the foreigners were now in Entikong, West Kalimantan. They boarded a bus on Wednesday from […]
