PETALING JAYA: A Pakistani man has been arrested by the Immigration Department after he was found to be offering medical services as a fake doctor.
In a statement Saturday (June 27), the Immigration Department said that a raid was conducted in a premises in Subang Bestari on June 25, leading to the arrest of the suspect.
"Based on intelligence gathered over a month-long investigation, a raid on the premises led to the arrest of a Pakistani national suspected of operating as an 'unlicensed doctor’. Initial checks found that the man did not possess any valid pass or travel documents permitting him to remain in the country.
"The clinic is also believed to have been operated by the foreign national who did not have legal authorisation to work in Malaysia’s medical sector,” he said.
Various medical equipment were seized during the operating, as well as documents, record books and clinic stamps.
"To deceive authorities and gain patients’ trust, the clinic is believed to have used Annual Practising Certificate (APC) documents and medical qualifications belonging to another individual.
"Further investigation revealed that the clinic is also suspected of issuing medical leave certificates without conducting any examination or health assessment on customers and charging RM20 per customer for the service.
"This arrest marks the fourth case since 2024 detected by department involving foreign nationals suspected of impersonating or working as unauthorised medical practitioners in Malaysia,” it said.
Investigations had showed that the clinic had been operating for eight months. The arrested suspect has been detained under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 and was taken to the department headquarters in Putrajaya for further action.
"A local woman was also issued a notice requiring her to appear at the office to assist with investigations.
"The department stated that it will continue taking strict enforcement action against any activities violating the country’s laws to ensure that national stability and prosperity remain protected,” it said.
