Look out for visa-free job scam, Indian travellers cautioned
In a travel advisory, the high commission said it recently became aware that crooked visa and employment agents are misleading Indian nationals into believing they could take advantage of the visa waiver to seek jobs in Malaysia.
It reminded its nationals that the visa-free scheme is not for employment.
The advisory also raised concerns over instances of its citizens being denied entry upon arrival at Malaysian airports after failing to meet terms and conditions required by the Malaysian Immigration Department.
It stated that, in addition to suspicions of seeking employment, other factors leading to affected travellers being categorised under 'Not to Land' (NTL) included insufficient funds for their visit, inadequate proof of accommodation, absence of return tickets and various other violations.
The high commission said upon issuance of the NTL notice, passengers are required to remain within an airport building until they are repatriated by the airline they had travelled on earlier.
The high commission urged its nationals intending to travel to Malaysia to adhere strictly to all guidelines and comply with entry-related requirements set by the Malaysian Immigration Department.
The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency has yet to reply to an enquiry by The Star on Indian nationals who were given the NTL notice.
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