MMEA detains 37 illegal immigrants near Pulau Sayak


ALOR SETAR: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle in 37 foreign workers without permits south of Pulau Sayak, Kuala Muda on Saturday (Feb 28) morning.

Kedah and Perlis MMEA director First Admiral Romli Mustafa said that the 5.30am operation was carried out together with the Penang marine police.

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