BENTONG: Police have detained two foreigners, believed to be the 'mastermind' behind a strike involving some 200 migrants at Amber Court, Genting Highlands near here on Jan 2.
Police were earlier alerted by members of the public to the presence of a huge group of foreigners outside the Amber Court apartment about 8am before a team from Bentong was deployed to the spot.
Bentong district police chief Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar said there were 200 migrants involved in the strike and they were led by two men in their 20s.
He said policemen had initially told the duo to instruct the others to disperse but their orders fell on deaf ears.
"None of the foreigners adhered to the instructions to leave and the two men refused to cooperate but became aggressive. They were taken to the Genting Highlands police station to have their statements recorded.
"Police instructed the others to end their strike and leave the area. Checks with their employer revealed the foreigners went on strike to express their dissatisfaction over their salaries and working schedule," he said in a statement today.
He said the incident had gone viral on social media before the video shared by a TikTok account owner registered as 'YUBRAJKARKI3' was erased.
Meanwhile, Zaiham said police had met their supervisor and was informed the strike was due to a misunderstanding between the company and their workers about their salary and working schedule.
"We advised both parties to discuss and sort out their issues. They have been reminded not to disturb public order and security.
"I urge the public not to speculate about the incident and share videos on the strike as the matter has been resolved by both the company and their workers. Police will conduct regular patrols in the area," he said.