PETALING JAYA: Over 100 foreigners were refused entry into the country during an operation by the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) on Friday (July 11).
In total, 131 foreigners were denied entry out of more than 300 inspected at Terminal 1 of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
"Of that number, 96 Bangladeshi men, 30 Pakistani men and five Indonesian men and women were found to have not met the set criteria to enter the country," AKPS said in a statement on Monday (July 14).
"Among the issues were suspicious accommodations, failure to present themselves to the Immigration counter, and not bringing enough funds.
"Insufficient funds are generally a big clue to the intent of the person seeking entry.
"For example, there were those who claimed to be visiting for a month but only brought around RM500, leading to doubts as to their true intentions," it said.
It added that these actions were in line with international standards.
"AKPS stresses that the security and sovereignty of our country's borders will always be prioritised.
"Any attempt to enter the country using false documents or with dubious explanations will be met with strict action, without compromise," it said.
The AKPS also urged all travellers to ensure that all the criteria are met before attempting to enter the country.
