Raid on factory uncovers ruse to deploy foreign workers beyond work permit

NIBONG TEBAL: The Immigration Department has exposed a tactic by agents who recruited foreign workers using permits for cleaning and construction services, but instead, deployed them as factory workers.

This deception was exposed in a joint operation conducted at a factory in Simpang Ampat here today.

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said, during the operation, which began at 10.30am, 749 individuals were inspected.

He said, out of these, 307 were found to have committed various offences under the Immigration Act.

MBCA nabs 22 foreigners at KLIA

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) foiled an attempt by 22 foreigners to enter the country illegally through operations conducted at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2.

MCBA said 21 of them were denied entry to Malaysia, while one was detained for allegedly using forged travel documents.

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 Home minister: Govt to introduce special pass for foreign investors, expatriates starting April 1

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — A special pass for investors and expatriate groups will be introduced starting April 1 to help foreign nationals committed to investing in Malaysia, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced today.

He said this initiative aims to improve the current system, as foreign investors were previously issued social visit passes valid for only 14 to 90 days, depending on their country of origin.

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What is the Investor Pass / Visa?

The Investor Pass / Visa is a multiple-entry visa (MEV) program designed to to enhance the efficiency of entry processes and facilitate longer stays in Malaysia to support business and investment activities. 

EFFECTIVE 01 SEPTEMBER 2024 - SERVICE FEE FOR EXPATRIATE EMPLOYMENT, DEPENDANT, AND PROFESSIONAL VISIT PASSES

 

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The revised fee will be effective from 1 September 2024.