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Long-term pass holders can leave without applying for immigration approval
The matter was effective immediately for Malaysians who have work passes or permanent resident passes from foreign countries.
Wed Sep 16 2020
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US embassy to seek better understanding on Malaysia's entry ban
Malaysia has come up with a list of 23 countries which have recorded more than 150,000 COVID-19, barring long-term pass holders from entering the country effective Sept 7.
Tue Sep 08 2020
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COVID-19: Malaysia imposes entry ban on 23 countries
Long-term pass holders from 23 countries which have recorded more than 150,000 COVID-19 cases are barred from entering Malaysia effective today (Sept 7).
Mon Sep 07 2020
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Indian, Indonesian & Philippines' long term pass holders barred from Sept 7
Malaysia will block the entry of long-term pass holders from India, Indonesia and the Philippines starting from Sept 7 due to the sharp increase in positive COVID-19 cases in those countries.
Tue Sep 01 2020