Despite Visa-Free Entry, Malaysia Denies 10 Indians Over Suspicious Travel Records

Last Updated:July 29, 2025, 13:54 IST

The Indian travellers were among 99 foreign arrivals who were refused entry on Friday after failing to meet immigration requirements

Travelers arrive at Kuala Lumpur Airport in Sepang, Malaysia. (AP file photo)

Malaysia denied entry to 10 Indian nationals at Kuala Lumpur Airport (KLIA) recently, despite offering visa-free access to Indian passport holders. The Indian travellers were among 99 foreign arrivals who were refused entry on Friday after failing to meet immigration requirements.

According to the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS), a special seven-hour operation was carried out to screen over 400 passengers arriving on high-risk flights.

Among the 99 foreign nationals denied entry at the airport, there were also 80 Bangladeshis and nine Pakistanis.

The reason for denial was that these individuals did not satisfy immigration checks, including having suspicious reasons for their visit and questionable travel records. All those refused entry were men, Malay Mail reported.

“Those denied entry were all men, 80 Bangladeshi, 10 Indians and nine Pakistani. They were denied as they failed to meet immigration checks, including having suspicious reasons for visiting and travel records," a statement by the AKPS said.

The agency further explained that detailed background screenings, travel document verification, and individual interviews were conducted during the operation. Those denied entry were subjected to further documentation processes before being deported back to their countries of origin, following standard legal procedures.

“They underwent further documentation processes before being deported to their countries of origin according to existing legal procedures," it said.

AKPS emphasised that such enforcement actions would be carried out periodically as a proactive measure to combat human trafficking and misuse of social visit passes.

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