(Bandar Seri Begawan, 14th) The Immigration and National Registration Department, together with enforcement officers from other government agencies, conducted a joint inspection operation in which three foreigners suspected of violating immigration and labor laws were detained.
This operation focused on inspections in residential areas of Kampong Kota Batu, Kampong Mentiri, and Kampong Katau "B".
Initially, seven foreigners were inspected, of whom three were detained.
One person reportedly failed to produce the original identification documents and was believed to be working for an employer other than their registered employer, in violation of Chapter 17, Section 15(2) of the Immigration Act.
The other two were found to have overstayed beyond the validity of their immigration passes, in violation of Chapter 17, Section 15(1) of the Immigration Act. One of them also failed to produce valid documents.
The Labor Department found that two domestic workers employed in the construction and retail sectors had breached employment conditions. These two workers were found to be in violation of: Article 86 of the 2009 Employment Order—which requires employers to arrange employment under company sponsorship only with permission from the Labor Commissioner; and Article 112(2) of the 2009 Employment Order—for violating conditions of the foreign worker's permit by placing workers at unregistered locations.
The authorities stated that this operation reflects ongoing efforts to combat illegal activities and uphold national laws. Authorities also reminded all employers, tenants, and property owners to comply with immigration, labor, and housing regulations to avoid legal action.
This operation focused on inspections in residential areas of Kampong Kota Batu, Kampong Mentiri, and Kampong Katau "B".
Initially, seven foreigners were inspected, of whom three were detained.
One person reportedly failed to produce the original identification documents and was believed to be working for an employer other than their registered employer, in violation of Chapter 17, Section 15(2) of the Immigration Act.
The other two were found to have overstayed beyond the validity of their immigration passes, in violation of Chapter 17, Section 15(1) of the Immigration Act. One of them also failed to produce valid documents.
The Labor Department found that two domestic workers employed in the construction and retail sectors had breached employment conditions. These two workers were found to be in violation of: Article 86 of the 2009 Employment Order—which requires employers to arrange employment under company sponsorship only with permission from the Labor Commissioner; and Article 112(2) of the 2009 Employment Order—for violating conditions of the foreign worker's permit by placing workers at unregistered locations.
The authorities stated that this operation reflects ongoing efforts to combat illegal activities and uphold national laws. Authorities also reminded all employers, tenants, and property owners to comply with immigration, labor, and housing regulations to avoid legal action.