A temporary entry ban imposed by Malaysia on work permit holders from 23 countries, including Bangladesh, will remain in force until further notice.
The government of Malaysia took the decision for the interest of public health and national security amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Malaysian High Commission in Dhaka said in a statement, reports UNB.
For workers with expired passes while abroad wanting to re-enter Malaysia, their employers may refer to the authorities in Malaysia when the borders reopen, said the high commission.
An exception is only allowed based on case-to-case basis and emergency cases, it said adding that Malaysia values the contribution made by legal (regular) Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia.
For these two categories, the high commission said, the entry permission is solely at the discretion of the Director General of Immigration, Malaysia.
