Malaysia’s Immigration Department detained 46 Bangladeshi nationals during a four-hour raid at a factory on Wednesday, following public complaints about undocumented workers. The detainees, aged between 18 and 43, were arrested for immigration-related offenses, including expired visas and lack of valid travel documents. Authorities transferred them to the Lenggeng Immigration Depot for further legal processing.

The operation is part of Malaysia’s ongoing crackdown on undocumented foreign labor. In November, the Immigration Department conducted a large-scale operation in Cameron Highlands, detaining 468 foreign nationals, including 174 Bangladeshis, after inspecting nearly 1,900 individuals’ documents. Officials cited expired passes, missing papers, and suspected forged temporary work permits as common violations.

The latest arrests highlight Malaysia’s intensified enforcement of immigration laws amid growing concerns over illegal labor in industrial and agricultural sectors. Rights groups have urged authorities to ensure humane treatment and due process for detained migrant workers.