Over 200 foreigners denied entry in 24 hours, Bangladeshis top the list
The agency issued Notices of Refusal of Entry (NTL) during the operation, which began yesterday and ended at 7.30am today at the international arrival and departure halls of KLIA Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, which saw 764 foreign visitors screened.
Of these, 229 were found to have failed to meet entry requirements.
Bangladeshi nationals recorded the highest number of NTLs at 204, followed by India (14), Sri Lanka (three), Pakistan (three), Indonesia (three) and Cambodia (two).
MCBA said 66 of the Bangladeshis arrived at KLIA 1 on three flights from Dhaka in the early morning.
"The main reasons for refusal of entry included presenting fake hotel bookings, not having a return flight ticket, and failing to prove sufficient financial means.
"All were believed to be attempting to misuse entry facilities to remain and work illegally in the country," said the agency in a statement.
In a separate incident, MCBA foiled an attempt by an Indonesian man in his 50s to enter Malaysia yesterday, just six days after he was deported for the same offence on Aug 7.
"He was immediately sent back and given a stern warning."
MCBA said entry point controls will continue to be tightened, and uncompromising action will be taken against any party, including officers who collude in attempts to smuggle in foreigners illegally.
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