Photo showing the entrance to the premises.
KUCHING (June 1): Five foreign women suspected of working as masseuses were detained during a joint enforcement operation at a business premises along Jalan Tun Jugah here on Saturday.
The operation, conducted by the D7 Branch of the Sarawak Contingent Criminal Investigation Department (CID) together with the Sarawak Labour Department, uncovered alleged immigration offences involving the women, aged between 23 and 38.
Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the raid was carried out at about 2.45pm.
“Investigations found that the premises was believed to be operating without a valid business licence.
“Further inspections led to the detention of five foreign women believed to be working as masseuses,” he said in a statement on Sunday.
Checks revealed that two of the women did not possess valid work permits or Temporary Employment Visit Passes (PLKS), while three others failed to produce valid travel documents.
Police also seized two passports, a packet of condoms and RM484 in cash during the operation.
The case is being investigated under Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963 for violating conditions attached to passes or permits issued, which may result in legal action, including a fine, imprisonment, or both, upon conviction.
It is also being investigated under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 for entering or remaining in Malaysia without a valid pass. The offence carries a penalty of a fine not exceeding RM10,000, imprisonment of up to five years, or both, and may also be punishable by whipping under the law.
Alexson stressed that police would continue intensifying enforcement operations against premises employing foreign nationals without valid documents or permits, as well as businesses found operating in contravention of existing laws.
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