Geographical Challenges, Syndicate Tactics Test Johor Immigration
JOHOR BAHRU, March 23 (Bernama) — Johor’s geographical challenges, with its extensive land and maritime borders, as well as the increasingly deceptive tactics used by illegal immigrant syndicates, which frequently change their modus operandi, are among the main challenges faced by the state Immigration Department in curbing illegal activities. State Immigration director Datuk Mohd Rusdi Mohd Darus said these factors have led to the existence of numerous ‘rat trails’ (illegal routes) along the coastline, with areas such as Kota Tinggi, Mersing and Pontian becoming primary targets for syndicates smuggling illegal immigrants from Indonesia. “If you look, from Muar to Batu […]