PETALING JAYA: An entertainment centre offering dance performances by foreign nationals and catering to same-sex patrons was raided by the Immigration Department in Jalan Klang Lama, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday (Sept 26).
Immigration Department director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the operation, which began at 12.05am, was conducted following public information and a month-long intelligence operation.
“Four foreigners were detained, comprising three China nationals and a Filipino man, aged between 21 and 31.
“Initial checks found that all those detained did not have valid travel documents or passes to remain in the country,” he said in a statement on Sunday (Sept 27).
Zakaria said the operation was conducted with the cooperation of the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) headquarters and Kuala Lumpur office.
“The entertainment centre, which has been operating since last year, is believed to offer entertainment and dance performances by foreign nationals from the LGBTQ community, targeting local and foreign customers in the Klang Valley.
“Customers were charged between RM53 and RM700, depending on the type of drinks ordered and table reservations,” he said.
He said all four foreigners were taken to the Putrajaya Immigration office for further action.
“The case is being investigated under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63.
“In the same operation, three local men were also issued notices to appear at the department to assist in investigations,” he said.
Zakaria said the department would continue working with other enforcement agencies to conduct continuous and firm operations against activities that violate the country’s laws.
“This is to ensure the country’s security and sovereignty are always safeguarded,” he said.
