ENFORCEMENT (IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIA)

FUNCTION

Enforcement of the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155), Passport Act 1966 (Act 150), Immigration Regulations 1963 and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007 (Act 670). Performs operation and arrest/rescue, conducts investigations, prosecution, manages compound and deportation / repatriation of detainees.

WHEN DO YOU NEED TO DEAL WITH THE MALAYSIAN IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

You can deal with the Malaysian Immigration Enforcement Division if:

YOU ARE A NON-MALAYSIAN WHO:

Is staying in Malaysia beyond the approved period;

Staying In Malaysia Beyond The Approved Period

Staying in Malaysia beyond the period allowed is a violation of section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, an offence under section 15(4) of the Act.

1. Requirements Checklist

When dealing with the Malaysia Immigration Enforcement Division, please bring along the originals and copies of the following documents:

i. Passport / travel document (all pages are intact);

ii. Police report (in the case of lost passport);

iii. Any evidence of overstaying;

iv. Plane / bus / ferry ticket (depart within 7 days)

2. Additional Requirements for Employers

i. Employer needs to be present along with the employee;

ii. Cover letter (for company);

iii. Business license / registration of the company;

iv. Identity card (Mycard / Yellow Card / Employee Card);

v. Memo reference from BPA / VPP / BPP / MIDA (If applicable)

Note:

BPA-Foreign Workers Division, Immigration Department Malaysia

BPP-Employment Pass Division, Immigration Department Malaysia

VPP-Visa, Pass and Permit Division, Immigration Department Malaysia

MIDA- Malaysian Industrial Development Authority

3. Offence

Section 15 (1) (c) Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155).

Living in Malaysia after a pass / permit has expired or revoked.

4. Penalty

Section 15 (4) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155) provides a fine of not less than RM10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.

Compound

Compounding is an alternative punishment for the offence. It is made under the Immigration Regulations (Compounding Offences) 2003 in accordance with the powers conferred by section 54 of the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155).

Has no Valid Pass/Permit to stay in Malaysia;

Has lost your Passport/ travel document in Malaysia;

Has violated the Conditions stipulated in the Pass/Permit: has remained in Malaysia after the pass or permit has been revoked by the Director General of Immigration, Malaysia;

Has in possession any entry permit, pass or certificate which is false or altered or are involved in the making, falsify or alter an endorsement or document;

Is carrying out activities that are contrary to the conditions of the issuance of the pass or permit;

Is among those who are deemed by the Director General of Immigration, Malaysia as prohibited immigrants;

Involvement In Human Trafficking And Smuggling Of Migrants

Is involved as a guardian/employer hiring/harbouring illegal immigrants in the premises;

Has a child who is born in Malaysia and but does not have a valid pass or permit to stay in Malaysia.