KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 96,844 foreigners have been detained for various criminal offences since 2024, says Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail (pic).
The Inspector-General of Police said police would ensure tougher and continuous enforcement to maintain public safety and order.
"We will take firm action if any foreigners in the country break the law or are involved in any criminal activity.
"We will also strengthen cooperation with other government agencies through integrated operations, intelligence sharing and more effective enforcement measures," he said in a statement on Saturday (Nov 14).
According to statistics from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), a total of 33,136 foreigners were arrested in 2024, he said.
"The figure increased to 36,740 arrests in 2025, representing a rise of 3,604 arrests or 10.9%.
"Between January and September 2027, we recorded another 26,968 arrests involving foreigners," he said.
Mohd Khalid stressed that enforcement action would be carried out firmly and continuously against anyone, including Malaysians, if they are involved in criminal activities.
"We will uphold the principle of equality before the law, where every individual, regardless of status, position or nationality, is subject to the country's laws.
"Any act that violates the law will not be compromised and will be dealt with through firm enforcement action in accordance with existing legal provisions," he said.
He also urged the public to continue playing their role as strategic partners of the police by providing information on criminal activities to the authorities.
Mohd Khalid said public cooperation and vigilance were crucial in supporting crime prevention efforts and ensuring that public safety and order remained protected.
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