Four foreign men, including three Chinese nationals and one Filipino, were detained after Malaysian immigration officers raided an entertainment centre in Kuala Lumpur that hosted dance performances by foreign men.
The operation took place shortly after midnight on Sept. 26 at an entertainment venue along Jalan Klang Lama. Immigration authorities said the raid followed a month of surveillance and information received from the public.
The four detainees were aged between 21 and 31. Initial checks found that none had valid travel documents or passes allowing them to remain in Malaysia, according to immigration authorities. They were taken to the Immigration Department’s office in Putrajaya for further action.
The case is being investigated under Section 6(1)(c) of Malaysia’s Immigration Act 1959/63, which covers the presence of foreign nationals in the country without valid immigration documents or passes.
The entertainment centre had reportedly been operating since last year and catered to both local and foreign customers in the Klang Valley. Authorities said patrons were charged between RM53 and RM700, depending on the drinks ordered and table reservations.
The operation was carried out with assistance from Malaysia’s National Anti-Drug Agency. Three local men were also issued notices to appear before immigration authorities to assist with the investigation.
The detention of the four foreign nationals does not by itself establish guilt beyond the immigration allegations being investigated. Further action will depend on the authorities’ investigation and the applicable legal process.
The raid is part of continuing enforcement operations targeting immigration violations involving foreign nationals and businesses operating in Malaysia’s entertainment sector.
For the four detainees, the immediate issue is their immigration status and the outcome of the investigation under Malaysian law. For the venue, the case could bring further scrutiny as authorities examine its operations and compliance with regulations.
