Hisham: Immigration asked to review categories of applications without applying via ‘MyTravelPass’


KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Immigration Department has been asked to review the categories of applications heading overseas that can be granted permission directly, without having to apply through “MyTravelPass”.

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussien said the directive was issued by the National Security Council (NSC) following the Pandemic Management Special Committee Meeting on Wednesday (Sept 15), after taking into account public feedback and views on the MyTravelPass programme.

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