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Free Malaysia Today
21 hours ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Multiple-entry visas available for Bangladeshi workers from today
The home ministry said the MEV facility will be coordinated by the immigration department at international entry points for valid passport holders. PETALING JAYA : Multiple-entry visas (MEVs) are available for foreign workers from Bangladesh effective today. The home ministry said Bangladeshi workers already here with temporary work visit passes (PLKS) and single-entry visas will not need to apply for MEVs separately. 'The (MEV) facility will be coordinated by the immigration department at international entry points for valid PLKS holders. MEVs will be given as part of the process of extending one's PLKS for the next year,' it said in a statement. The ministry said this will allow it to strengthen the management of migrant worker traffic in and out of the country, and reduce the risk of immigration pass misuse. 'This will also reduce congestion for new visa applications at Malaysian missions abroad,' it said.
The Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Immigration matters must go through official channels warns DG
PUTRAJAYA: All immigration matters must be processed through official channels, either at Immigration Department counters or via the official online portal. No officer or third party is permitted to handle applications outside the approved procedures. Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban issued the reminder after a video went viral on social media. The video showed a married couple claiming they paid RM5,000 to a 'Datuk' to arrange a Temporary Employment Visit Pass (PLKS) for their detained sibling. Investigations revealed the digital pass (ePASS) in question was suspected to be fake due to a tampered QR code. A cross-check using the MyIMMs system found no PLKS record linked to the passport number provided. 'JIM strongly refutes the viral allegation and views seriously any attempt to deceive the public,' Zakaria said. He urged victims of such scams to report to the police or the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). Further investigations will identify the source of the misinformation and ensure legal action is taken. 'JIM will not compromise with any individual who attempts to tarnish the department's reputation or deceive the public,' he added. - Bernama
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Multiple entry visa for Bangladeshi workers starts today in Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA: The Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) facility for Bangladeshi workers officially takes effect today. The Home Ministry confirmed the new measure applies to workers with valid Temporary Employment Visit Passes (PLKS) and Single Entry Visas (SEV). No separate MEV application is required for eligible workers this year. The Immigration Department will handle MEV issuance during PLKS renewals next year. This system aims to improve oversight of foreign worker movements while reducing visa misuse risks. The ministry expects the change to ease congestion at Malaysian embassies abroad. The MEV facility underscores Malaysia's commitment to ethical labour cooperation with Bangladesh. It also aligns with efforts to protect foreign workers' rights under local and international laws. - Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Multiple Entry Visa Facility For Bangladeshi Workers Takes Effect Today
GENERAL PUTRAJAYA, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) facility for workers from Bangladesh takes effect today, the Home Ministry (KDN) announced. Under this facility, it said foreign workers from Bangladesh with a valid Temporary Employment Visit Pass (PLKS) and Single Entry Visa (SEV) in the current year are not required to submit a separate MEV application. 'The facility will be coordinated by the Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) at international entry points for holders of valid PLKS. MEV will be issued during the PLKS renewal process in the following year,' it said in a statement. The ministry said this initiative will strengthen its capability in managing the legal movement of foreign workers, while reducing the risk of visa misuse through more systematic monitoring. 'It is also expected to ease congestion in visa applications at Malaysian Missions abroad,' it said. It added that the implementation of this MEV facility reflects Malaysia's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Bangladesh, particularly in the area of ethical and regulated labour cooperation. 'It also demonstrates Malaysia's readiness to enhance facilitation and protection of the rights of lawful foreign workers, in accordance with labour laws and international best practices,' it said. -- BERNAMA
New Straits Times
13-07-2025
- New Straits Times
'Zakeer' and 'Shaheed' syndicates operating beyond Klang Valley, says DG
KOTA BARU: The 'Zakeer' and 'Shaheed' syndicates, which offer unauthorised immigration services to foreign nationals in Malaysia, are believed to have agents operating in other states. Immigration Department director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said both syndicates, led by foreign nationals, were found to be actively offering illegal services such as the renewal of the Temporary Employment Visit Pass (PLKS) and acting as unlicensed immigration agents. "These syndicates are operating without approval and are providing immigration services illegally," he told reporters when met at the Immigration Director-General's shooting trophy event here today. Zakaria said the department had been closely monitoring their activities through intelligence work and enforcement operations. "We've been tracking such syndicates all along, and these are not the only ones. "Based on intelligence and operations, we suspect they are also involved in the forgery of immigration documents. "We believe it's likely that they have agents in other states, not just in the Klang Valley," he said. He said the department would continue its efforts to dismantle these syndicates. "We take these threats seriously and will not compromise when it comes to the integrity of the immigration system. "We also believe there could be more syndicates involved, not just Zakeer and Shaheed. "We will continue to carry out operations whenever we receive credible information," he said. On July 10, the department busted the two groups and detained three Bangladeshi men, two Pakistanis, and a Myanmar man during operations in Jalan Pudu and Ampang Baru. Also seized were 138 foreign passports, 24 "Malaysia Pass" stickers believed to be fake, and three handphones. The Zakeer group charged between RM2,500 and RM6,000 for each application, and had been active for a year.
