Decision to allow foreign maids to enter country is at discretion of Immigration, says Ismail Sabri


PUTRAJAYA: Employers who have foreign domestic helpers stranded overseas can apply to enter the country but the decision to allow them in will be at the discretion of the Immigration authorities, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

The Senior Minister said while entry restriction on foreigners, including maids is still in place, there may be special cases which can be given consideration by the department.

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