SEPANG, July 14 — The Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) barred 131 foreigners from entering Malaysia at Terminal 1 on Friday (July 11) for failing to meet entry requirements.
It cited violations including dubious accommodation bookings, failure to report to the Immigration Department, and insufficient funds to support their stay.
Financial capability remains a key indicator of genuine intent. Some visitors claimed to stay for a month but carried only around RM500, raising doubts over their purpose.
“This aligns with international immigration principles, which require visitors to demonstrate that they will not become a burden to the host country,” AKPS said in a statement today.
The operation, conducted from 3pm to 10pm, screened over 300 foreigners at the International Arrival Hall and Departure Gates C1 to C37. Those denied entry included 96 Bangladeshi men, 30 Pakistani men, and five Indonesians, including four men and one woman.
The agency emphasised that border security and sovereignty are top priorities, warning that attempts to enter Malaysia using forged documents or for suspicious purposes will result in strict action.
“Visitors must ensure their travel documents, accommodation plans, and finances are genuine and adequate before arriving,” it said.
— Bernama
