Key takeaways
The Malaysian government launched three enforcement operations—Op Hijau, Op Jaja, and Op Belanja—to target undocumented migrants in agriculture, markets, and retail, conducting 2,644 operations and arresting 4,168 migrants and 299 employers.
- Op Hijau focuses on agriculture, livestock, and nurseries; Op Jaja targets night and wholesale markets; Op Belanja targets supermarkets and retail shops.
- Between Jan 1 and Sept 15, 2025, 2,644 operations inspected 19,192 people.
- The operations led to 4,168 undocumented migrants and 299 employers being arrested for immigration offences.
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KUALA LUMPUR: The government is carrying out three targeted operations to curb the presence of undocumented migrants in the employment sector and prevent their involvement in unauthorised business activities.
The operations, known as Op Hijau, Op Jaja and Op Belanja, are being conducted by the Home Ministry and the Immigration Department.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the government continued to conduct enforcement operations to address the presence of foreigners, particularly undocumented migrants.
"Among the approaches adopted are targeted enforcement operations, such as Op Hijau, which focuses on the agricultural sector, including crop plantations, livestock farms and nurseries.
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