The Home Ministry will not slow immigration enforcement operations against foreigners who breach the Immigration Act 1959/63, despite the country’s 19 immigration detention depots operating beyond capacity.

Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said enforcement efforts must continue as they are essential to safeguarding national security and sovereignty, while ensuring foreigners in Malaysia comply with the law.

“Malaysia is an open country. Foreigners are welcome to come here, even to earn a living, but...