255 Bangladeshis held in Malaysia

At least 255 Bangladeshis have been held in a nationwide crackdown against illegal immigrants, reports Malaysia’s state news agency Bernama. Illegal immigrants detained under Phase 2 of the 6P Integrated Operation will have their identity recorded in the biometric database system to prevent their re-entry into Malaysia. Home Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said all illegal immigrants nabbed in the nationwide crackdown, which began in the wee hours of Tuesday, would be deported to their countries of origin within seven days, according to a news agency.