Functions Enforces the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155), the Passports Act 1966 (Act 150), the Immigration Regulations 1963 and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007 (Act 670). Carries out operations and arrests/rescues, conducts investigations, prosecutions, manages detention and deports/repatriates detainees.
When do you need to deal with Malaysian immigration enforcement?
You may contact the Malaysian Immigration Enforcement Department in the following situations:
You are a non-Malaysian and:
Staying in Malaysia longer than the approved period;
Staying in Malaysia beyond the approved period
Staying in Malaysia beyond the permitted period is a violation of Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 and an offence under Section 15(4) of the same Act.
1. Requirements
When dealing with the Malaysian Immigration Enforcement Department, please bring along originals and copies of the following documents:
i. Passport/travel document (all pages intact);
2. Police report (if passport is lost);
3. Any evidence of overstay;
iv. Air ticket/bus/boat ticket (departure within 7 days)
2. Additional requirements for employers
i. The employer must accompany the employee;
2. Cover letter (Company);
3. Business license/company registration;
iv. ID card (personal card/yellow card/staff card);
v. Memorandum reference of BPA / VPP / BPP / MIDA (if applicable)
Notice:
Foreign Workers Division, Immigration Department of Malaysia
Employment Pass Division, Immigration Department of Malaysia
Visa, Pass and Permit Division, Immigration Department of Malaysia
MIDA-Malaysian Industrial Development Authority
3. Crime
Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155).
Residing in Malaysia after the pass/permit has expired or been revoked.
4. Punishment
Section 15(4) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155) provides for a fine of not less than RM10,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, or both.
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The compounding penalty is an alternative punishment for this offence. It was made under the Immigration (Compounding Offences) Regulations 2003 under the powers conferred by section 54 of the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155).
Do not have a valid pass/permit to stay in Malaysia;
Lost your passport/travel document in Malaysia;
Violation of the conditions of the pass/permit: Remaining in Malaysia after the pass or permit has been revoked by the Director-General of Immigration of Malaysia;
Possessing any false or altered entry permit, pass or certificate, or being involved in the making, forging or altering of an endorsement or document;
An activity is being carried out that is in violation of the conditions of the issue of the pass or permit;
Deemed as a prohibited immigrant by the Malaysian Immigration Department;
Involvement in human trafficking and migrant smuggling
Participating as a guardian/employer in employing/harbouring illegal immigrants on the premises;
Have a child born in Malaysia but do not have a valid Malaysia Pass or Residence Permit.
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