229 foreign nationals turned away at KLIA for entry violations


PUTRAJAYA: A total of 229 foreign nationals were denied entry into Malaysia after failing to meet immigration requirements during a 24-hour integrated operation by the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

The operation, conducted from 7.30am Tuesday to 7.30am on Wednesday at Terminals 1 and 2, screened 764 visitors, AKPS said in a statement on Wednesday (Aug 13).

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