Malaysia Repatriates 201 Migrants Including Bangladeshis

On Monday, 12 January, Malaysia’s Johor state Pekan Nenas Immigration Detention Depot repatriated a total of 201 migrants, including 18 Bangladeshis, to their respective home countries. The Johor Immigration Department reported that at the start of the new year, repatriation operations for foreign detainees have been intensified. The initiative is primarily aimed at controlling the presence of undocumented migrants and reducing overcrowding in detention facilities.

Among those repatriated were 160 Indonesians, 18 Bangladeshis, 13 Pakistanis, 4 Cambodians, and 3 each from India and Singapore. All were transported via Kuala Lumpur International Airport terminals KLIA-1 and KLIA-2, and the Stulang Laut Ferry Terminal, depending on their destination.

Following repatriation, all migrants have been blacklisted in the Malaysian immigration system, preventing them from re-entering the country within a specified period. Officials from the Johor Immigration Department emphasized that these measures are essential for enforcing national immigration laws and ensuring domestic security.

Repatriated Migrants by Country

Repatriation is one of the main functions of the Pekan Nenas Detention Depot. The department clarified that all repatriation procedures are conducted at designated service counters, with no additional service charges, and intermediaries are strictly discouraged.

For any inquiries or information regarding repatriation, individuals can contact the Records and Transfer Unit at Pekan Nenas Immigration Depot (phone: 07-6993540) or use the online Search and Processing System (SPO).

The Johor Immigration Department also stated that such operations will continue regularly to enforce immigration laws effectively and safeguard national security. Experts have noted that structured repatriation ensures a more efficient, transparent, and accountable immigration management system, reducing illegal stay and preventing overcrowding in detention facilities.