Bangladeshi deported from Malaysia in a renewed wave of immigration rejections. A total of 198 individuals, including 123 Bangladeshi nationals, were denied entry at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and deported, Malaysian officials confirmed on Friday (24 July).
The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (BCPA) applied the “Not to Land” (NTL) policy to those lacking proper documentation. Airlines were instructed to return the passengers to their respective home countries.
According to Bernama, 128 people were detained at KLIA Terminal 1, including 123 Bangladeshis, 2 Pakistanis, 2 Indonesians, and 1 Syrian. Terminal 2 saw 70 more rejections — 51 Indonesians, 13 Indians, 4 Pakistanis, and 2 Vietnamese.
Datuk Seri Mohammad Suhaimi Mohammad Zain, Director General of BCPA, warned that Malaysia will not allow itself to become a transit hub for illegal migration, and operations will intensify.
On 11 July, another 96 Bangladeshis were similarly deported for not meeting immigration criteria.
The Bangladeshi deported from Malaysia incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by migrant workers and the importance of following proper legal procedures before traveling abroad.
