Monday, August 4, 2025
  • Lowyat.NET
  • Lipstiq
  • Murai MY
  • Miss Murai
  • Varnam
  • Moviedash
  • Autofreaks
No Result
View All Result
Hype Malaysia
  • Hype Picks
    • Go
    • Eats
    • Style
    • Streams
    • Concerts
  • Celebs
    • K-pop
  • Music
    • Reviews
    • Interviews & Features
  • Movies & TV
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Features
  • Lifestyle
    • Tech
    • Travels
    • News
  • Giveaways
    • Contests
Hype Malaysia
  • Hype Picks
    • Go
    • Eats
    • Style
    • Streams
    • Concerts
  • Celebs
    • K-pop
  • Music
    • Reviews
    • Interviews & Features
  • Movies & TV
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Features
  • Lifestyle
    • Tech
    • Travels
    • News
  • Giveaways
    • Contests
No Result
View All Result
Hype Malaysia
No Result
View All Result
Home News

(Video) Why Was Shawarma Store Damascus Bukit Bintang Raided By Immigration Officers?

by Adleena
December 5, 2023
SOURCES: TIKTOK & EATDRINKPLAYFUN

SOURCES: TIKTOK & EATDRINKPLAYFUN

178
SHARES
Share on FacebookShare on Whatsapp

If you’re a fan of Middle Eastern cuisine, you may be familiar with the name Damascus. The Bukit Bintang store is known for its shawarma – but on the night of 4th December, the restaurant went viral for a not-so-good reason.

In a video shared by TikTok user @/amirul_70u, a lorry bearing the Immigration Department of Malaysia logo was seen at the Bukit Bintang restaurant. According to the video, immigration officers have raided the restaurant, supposedly due to its workers not possessing a legal working permit. TikTok user @/chef_arizal_pitboybbq shared a closer look at the incident with his video, showing several Damascus staff escorted out of the restaurant by authorities.

@amirul_70u

Damascus bukit bintang pesta ini malam #fypシ゚viral #fypage #damascusbukitbintang

♬ bunyi asal – The Black – The Black

@chef_arizal_pitboybbq

Damascus Bukit Bintang kene operasi

♬ original sound – ChomsBETTA_ – ChomsBETTA_

Netizens have reacted to the incident, with the majority wondering why the restaurant was raided by immigration officers. Many netizens had guessed that the staff at Damascus do not possess legal work permits. The raid also got netizens wondering about the future of the restaurant. However, some netizens agree it’s good that the authorities are taking action against the issues of foreigners working in Malaysia without a legal permit. Many also urged the Immigration Department to look into other businesses in the Kuala Lumpur area.

Damascus Bukit Bintang is not the first Middle Eastern business in the city to be raided by immigration. A few months ago, the dessert store Zaitoun was ordered to shut down by authorities for not possessing a proper business license to operate in the area. Another Bukit Bintang store was also closed for the same reason – and in both incidents, authorities have also stated that the foreign staff did not have valid work permits.

SOURCES: TIKTOK

As of writing, the Kuala Lumpur City Hall and Damascus have yet to release any statement on the incident – but what do you think happened? Was it just a routine check? Or will Damascus soon face the same fate as Zaitoun?

Sources: TikTok (1)(2)

Bukit BintangDamascusraided by immigration officers
https://lomp.at/om9ng
Share71SendTweet45Share

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Telegram for more updates and breaking news. 

FOLLOW THE HYPE

Source: Facebook/Liew Chin Tong
News

1MDB-Seized Paintings Put Up For Auction; Netizens Question Validity Of Online Auction Website

by Hype Desk
July 31, 2025

It has been five years since one of the biggest scandals involving the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) took place. Since...

Read more
Eats

F&N Magnolia & Illumination’s Minions Go All Bananas With Mischievous Makeover

Just in time for the new school term, F&N MAGNOLIA teams up with Illumination’s beloved Minions to launch a limited-edition...

Read more
by Hype Desk
July 31, 2025
Source: Facebook/myrapid
News

LRT Kelana Jaya Line To Undergo Upgrade; 10 Stations To Experience Disruption During Weekends

Most people dread disruptions to the LRT or MRT service, especially in the mornings, as it often results in them...

Read more
by Afiq Amin
July 29, 2025
Source: MalaysiaAirlines, Threads/afiqzaimi
News

Passenger Praises Malaysia Airlines Replacing His Damaged Luggage In Less Than 5 Minutes

Travelling by air is nerve-racking enough for many people, but that’s only half the anxiety. One major concern when travelling...

Read more
by Afiq Amin
July 29, 2025
Source: Twitter (@/MOFmalaysia)
Announcements

RM100 SARA: Everything You Need To Know About The Government Aid Starting 31st August 2025

In recent years, the Malaysian government has implemented initiatives aimed at promoting cashless transactions and assisting citizens with their daily...

Read more
by Hype Desk
July 29, 2025
Source: YouTube/Pat & Giulia
News

(Video) “How Dare You!”: UK Couple Exposes Street Vendors In London For Selling Fake Malaysian Food

Nothing brings people together quite like good food. When travelling abroad, one of the top priorities on any itinerary is...

Read more
by Afiq Amin
July 25, 2025
Source: Twitter (@/popcrave)
Hollywood

Iconic Entertainment News Outlet E! News Cancelled After 32 Years On Air

Ever catch a glance at the TV while your mom our aunts pick through the channels? Most likely, it'll fall...

Read more
by Hype Desk
July 25, 2025
Source: Facebook/anwaribrahimofficial
News

(Video) PM Anwar Ibrahim Announces RM100 Aid & Declares 15th September As Public Holiday

Ever since Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hinted that he would be making an announcement soon, the public has been...

Read more
by Afiq Amin
July 23, 2025
Load More


TOP STORIES TODAY

  1. 1

    Supercharge Your Style With Carlo Rino’s Bold Superman Collection!

  2. 2

    Drive Into Your Best Life Yet – With The All-New Toyota Vios!

  3. 3

    Safe Sailing: Dream Cruises & Thai Authorities Hold Safety Drills On Genting Dream

  4. 4

    (Video) “How Dare You!”: UK Couple Exposes Street Vendors In London For Selling Fake Malaysian Food

  5. 5

    Former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron To Sue Coldplay For Exposing His Alleged Affair?

Malaysia’s live-wire for the latest news, trends, and entertainment is finally here. We are your calendar, your grapevine, your comic relief, your post-event coverage, and your celebrity stalker. Did we also mention that we are also your gateway to the world?



Contact us: newsdesk@hype.my



  • About
  • Advertise
  • Jobs
  • Terms
  • Privacy Policy

©2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Hype Picks
    • Go
    • Eats
    • Style
    • Streams
    • Concerts
  • Celebs
    • K-pop
  • Music
    • Reviews
    • Interviews & Features
  • Movies & TV
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Features
  • Lifestyle
    • Tech
    • Travels
    • News
  • Giveaways
    • Contests

©2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Hype Picks
    • Go
    • Eats
    • Style
    • Streams
    • Concerts
  • Celebs
    • K-pop
  • Music
    • Reviews
    • Interviews & Features
  • Movies & TV
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Features
  • Lifestyle
    • Tech
    • Travels
    • News
  • Giveaways
    • Contests

©2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.