Malaysia’s Immigration Department has detained 770 undocumented migrants in a large-scale raid in Kuala Lumpur, with 377 of them identified as Bangladeshi nationals.

The operation began at 7:30 pm local time on Tuesday (2 September) in Bukit Bintang, a major tourist hub, and was carried out by 106 immigration officers. A total of 2,445 people were screened during the raid, including 1,600 foreigners and 845 locals.

Among those detained were 235 from Myanmar, 58 from India, 72 from Nepal, 19 from Indonesia, and 9 from other countries. Officials said the arrests were made on charges of overstaying visas, lacking valid documents, and misusing work permits.

Director of Immigration Enforcement Basri Othman stated that the raid followed complaints from residents about illegal activities in the area. He added that many tried to hide in shops or on rooftops, but the area was cordoned off, leading to their capture. An illegal gambling den equipped with CCTV monitoring was also uncovered, where eight foreign nationals were detained.

All detainees were taken to the Putrajaya Immigration Office for initial screening before being transferred to a detention depot. They are being investigated under the Immigration Act 1959/63, Sections 6(3) and 15(4), as well as Regulation 39(b).

Earlier, on 6 August, immigration authorities had arrested 306 Bangladeshis from a factory in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, over alleged misuse of work permits.

Officials confirmed that such raids will continue, alongside stricter monitoring of businesses to ensure compliance with foreign worker quotas.

Five Pakistani soldiers were killed when an army MI-17 helicopter crashed during a routine training flight in the country’s northern region. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday (1 September).

According to ISPR, the helicopter went down around 10 a.m. near Hudor village, about 12 kilometers from Thakdas cantonment, after suffering a mechanical failure mid-flight.

The victims have been identified as Pilot in Command Major Atif, Co-Pilot Major Faisal, Flight Engineer Naib Subedar Maqbool, Crew Chief Havaldar Jahangir, and crew member Naik Amir.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over the tragedy and extended condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers.

(Source: Geo News)

In Canberra, Australia, a football field has been closed for up to a month after a native bird laid eggs at the center of the ground.

The incident occurred last week at the Jerrabomberra Regional Sports Complex, where players discovered that a plover had laid eggs on the artificial turf. Following advice from the wildlife organization Wildcare, local council officials decided to move matches and training sessions to a nearby field.

Plovers are known to become highly protective and aggressive after laying eggs, often flapping their wings, making loud noises, and even swooping at intruders to defend their nests. Authorities said the closure was necessary to ensure both player safety and wildlife conservation.

The council confirmed that the field could remain closed for up to 28 days. If the eggs need to be relocated, wildlife experts and official permits will be required.

Local football clubs have expressed understanding and cooperation regarding the decision. The council thanked them for their support and has already arranged alternative grounds for matches and training.