PENANG, April 20 – The Malaysia Immigration Department (JIM) would like to inform that a total of 528 Rohingya detainees have escaped from the Sungai Bakap Temporary Immigration Depot, Penang. The incident happened on April 20, 2022 at 4.30am.
They fled after breaking the block door and the barrier grill. The officers on duty have activated the SOP by contacting PDRM and relevant agencies for assistance. The search and arrest operation for the escaped detainees is being carried out with the cooperation of PDRM, RELA and the public.
As of 10am this morning, a total of 362 detainees have been re-arrested. The search for the remaining 205 detainees is continuing in massive movement. 6 of Rohingya detainees who escaped died after crossing the North -South Highway. People who have information on the whereabouts of the escaped detainees are requested to inform JIM or PDRM.