96 Bangladeshis denied entry at Kuala Lumpur airport
The Malaysian authorities said the travellers were turned back for reasons including unclear accommodation arrangements, failing to present themselves properly at Immigration counters, and carrying insufficient funds for their stated length of stay
A total of 96 Bangladeshi nationals were among 131 foreigners refused entry into Malaysia during a special operation conducted by the country's Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) on Friday, July 11.
According to a statement issued by AKPS on Monday (July 14), the inspection at Terminal 1 of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) checked over 300 incoming passengers. Among those denied entry were 96 Bangladeshis, 30 Pakistanis and five Indonesians, who reportedly failed to meet the required conditions for entry, says The Star.
The Malaysian authorities said the travellers were turned back for reasons including unclear accommodation arrangements, failing to present themselves properly at Immigration counters, and carrying insufficient funds for their stated length of stay.
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"For example, some claimed they would stay for a month but brought only RM500, which raises doubts about their actual intentions," the AKPS statement noted.
The agency emphasised that protecting Malaysia's border security is its top priority and that any attempt to enter using false information or suspicious explanations would face strict action.
The AKPS advised all foreign travellers, including Bangladeshis, to ensure they fulfil all immigration requirements—such as proper documentation, sufficient funds, and clear travel plans—before travelling to Malaysia to avoid being turned away at the airport.
