Easy for migrants to sneak in and out of Malaysia, say authorities


KLANG: S.C. Durai used to wonder how their former Indonesian domestic helper’s husband could sneak in and out of Klang whenever he wanted.

“He would come to Klang and work for up to three weeks at construction sites or do odd jobs. Then he’d go home to ensure that their children were okay and sneak back in after about two weeks,’’ said Durai.

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