Immigration Department Arrests Pakistani Man Accused of Posing as Doctor at Selangor Private Clinic
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian immigration authorities have dismantled an alleged illegal medical operation following the arrest of a Pakistani national suspected of posing as a doctor and practising medicine without recognised qualifications at a private clinic in Subang Bestari, Selangor.
The arrest was carried out during a special operation conducted at approximately 11.52am by officers from the Intelligence and Special Operations Division of the Immigration Department headquarters in Putrajaya after nearly a month of surveillance and intelligence gathering.
According to the Immigration Department, preliminary checks revealed that the suspect did not possess any valid immigration pass or travel documents permitting him to remain in Malaysia.
Investigators also believe the individual had been providing medical services without holding recognised professional credentials or legal authorisation to practise medicine in the country.
The department said the case represents the fourth incident uncovered since 2024 involving foreign nationals suspected of impersonating medical practitioners or operating as unlicensed doctors in Malaysia.
During the raid, enforcement officers seized numerous items believed to be connected to the clinic’s operations, including medical equipment, official name stamps, electronic tablets, business transaction records, Annual Practising Certificate (APC) documents and company registration papers issued by the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).
Initial investigations indicate that the suspect had allegedly been employed at the clinic despite lacking legal permission to work within Malaysia’s healthcare sector.
Authorities also suspect that the clinic relied on practising certificate documents and medical credentials belonging to another individual in order to convince patients that treatment was being provided by a licensed healthcare professional.
Investigators believe the practice may have been intended to conceal the illegal operation while creating a false impression of legitimacy among members of the public seeking medical treatment.
Further inspections uncovered indications that the clinic may have been issuing medical leave certificates without conducting proper medical examinations or health assessments.
Each certificate was allegedly sold for approximately RM20, raising concerns over potential abuse of medical documentation for commercial gain.
Based on preliminary findings, the clinic is believed to have been operating for around eight months before the operation brought its activities to an end.
The Pakistani national has been detained under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 for remaining in Malaysia without valid immigration documents.
Meanwhile, a Malaysian woman has been issued with a notice requiring her attendance at the Immigration Department to assist investigators in establishing the management structure of the clinic and its employment arrangements.
The Immigration Department reiterated that enforcement operations against immigration offences will continue, particularly those involving foreigners employed illegally or individuals conducting regulated professional activities without proper authorisation.
The department emphasised that such operations are necessary to safeguard public safety, preserve confidence in Malaysia’s healthcare system and ensure that only qualified, licensed medical practitioners are permitted to provide treatment to patients.
Members of the public have also been encouraged to seek healthcare services only from registered medical facilities and report any suspicious activities to the relevant authorities to help prevent similar cases from occurring in the future.
