Sri Lankans told not to seek jobs illegally in Malaysia
Sri Lankan nationals have been told by their government not to seek employment illegally in Malaysia by using social visit pass.
Fri Aug 05 2022
Three M'sia-Thai border ICQS complexes in Kelantan reopen today
Three Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) complexes at the Malaysia-Thailand border in Kelantan were fully reopened today for commercial and social visit purposes.
Thu May 05 2022
Sabah allows interstate travel from Nov 1 - Chief Minister
The Sabah government would allow cross-state travel for social visits and tourism starting Nov 1, said Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Malaysia bans entry of travellers from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka
The ban covered all categories of long-term social visit pass holders, business travellers and social visitors.
Wed May 05 2021
Holders of expired social visit pass must apply for special pass - Immigration DG
Effective tomorrow, foreigners with expired Social Visit Pass (PLS) will have to apply for a special pass to enable them to stay in Malaysia while waiting for a flight back to their country.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Eight Malaysian Tabligh members return from India
Patna High Court in Bihar decided to quash charges against the eight tabligh members for abusing their social visit passes.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Govt confident of bringing home remaining tabligh members from India
The Government through the Foreign Ministry is still trying to assist the remaining 45 Malaysian tabligh members stranded in India after they were detained for misusing their social visit pass.
Wed Sep 30 2020
Applications for cross-border travel between Malaysia and Singapore to open Monday
Foreigners living in Singapore who wished to enter Malaysia for a short period of time for official purposes and business dealings could do so through the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) facility.
Sun Aug 09 2020
Foreigners with expired social visit passes can get extension - Ismail Sabri
Foreigners whose social visit passes expired during the Movement Control Order can go to the Immigration office to get an extension.
Tue Jun 23 2020
COVID-19: 142 new cases in Singapore, one involving prison inmate
The inmate had arrived in Singapore before the implementation of border measures.
Fri Jun 19 2020
Permanent Residents, long-term social visit pass holders liable to quarantine costs - Ismail Sabri
Action would be taken including the abolition of immigration facilities they had previously enjoyed.
Thu May 14 2020
Malaysia, Morocco ink agreement on visa-free travel
Malaysian and Moroccan nationals with valid travel documents will soon be able to make official or social visits to each other's countries without a visa for up to 90 days.
Wed Jul 19 2017
Govt urged to take proactive measures to put pressure on Myanmar
They wanted the government to put pressure from all aspects, among them, restricting the issuance of social visit passes for Myanmar nationals to enter the country.
Tue Nov 29 2016
Two week remand for man who slapped Masjid Negara imam
The 31-year-old man, from Kashmir, India entered the country on a social visit pass on June 18, which had since expired.
Sat Sep 19 2015
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024