PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's Embassy in Washington has not yet received any formal notification from U.S. authorities regarding claims that approximately 435 Malaysians have been issued final deportation orders, says Wisma Putra.
The Foreign Ministry said it was aware of the report regarding Malaysian nationals allegedly facing deportation under strict immigration policies, adding that they have yet to receive any official requests for consular assistance from the affected Malaysians.
"The Embassy and our consulates in the US remain in close contact with relevant authorities and continue to engage with the Malaysian community to ensure their well-being and compliance with immigration regulations. We will provide updates as necessary," said Wisma Putra in a statement on Thursday (Feb 6).
Earlier, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said a total of 435 Malaysians are among the 1.44 million non-American citizens who have received final deportation orders.
According to data from ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) released in November last year, 435 Malaysians are currently listed on ICE's non-detained docket with final removal orders.
This places Malaysia in the mid-range of countries affected by the deportations.
The data has gained significant attention online following the return of Donald Trump to the White House this month, as his administration intensifies immigration enforcement efforts.
