SEPANG: The Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has stepped up enforcement at the country’s main gateway, barring entry to 104 foreigners over the past 24 hours for failing to meet immigration requirements.
According to AKPS, checks were conducted on 54,947 international visitors who arrived at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 via 362 inbound flights and departed through 361 outbound flights.
"Comprehensive screenings led to the detection of 104 individuals, mostly from Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, who did not fulfil entry conditions under the Immigration Act 1959/63.
The majority of those denied entry could not provide clear reasons for their visit, lacked valid accommodation or return tickets, and gave dubious explanations to support their entry applications,” the agency said in a statement on Saturday (August 30).
At the same time, authorities are working to repatriate another 288 travellers who remain stranded at KLIA after being refused entry into the country, the AKPS said.
"Our firm action will continue to safeguard national security and the integrity of Malaysia’s entry points, ensuring that only eligible visitors are allowed in," it said.
