PETALING JAYA: A total of 76 foreign women suspected of working as hostesses were arrested alongside a local man during a raid at an unlicensed entertainment centre in Jalan Metro Perdana Barat 8, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus said the 77 individuals, aged between 19 and 45, were detained during Ops Noda on Wednesday (Oct 21).
“Checks found that the premises were operating without an entertainment licence or approval from the authorities.
“Police also seized several entertainment equipment items, including two loudspeakers, a microphone and a DJ controller, as well as a business receipt,” he said in a statement on Wednesday.
He added that all those detained would be brought before a magistrate on Thursday (Oct 22) for remand applications to assist in investigations.
The case is being investigated under Section 4(1) of the Entertainment (Federal Territory) Act 1992 for operating an entertainment business without a licence or approval from the authorities.
Investigations are also being conducted under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 for entering or remaining in Malaysia without a valid pass or permit, as well as Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963 for breaching pass conditions.
The case is further being investigated under Section 55B of the Immigration Act 1959/63 for employing foreign nationals without valid passes.
Comm Fadil said Kuala Lumpur police would continue to intensify enforcement operations to curb illegal activities and safeguard public safety.
Members of the public with information on criminal activities can contact the Kuala Lumpur police hotline at 03-2115 9999 or visit their nearest police station.
