Staff Reporter :
Migrant workers who are keen to go to Malaysia have been asked to verify all their necessary documents before leaving the country, as Kuala Lumpur has imposed an obligation for 14 countries, including Bangladesh, on entering their land.
The Malaysian government has imposed an obligation to enter the country by May 31, 2024, for 14 source countries, including Bangladesh, a press release from the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment said on Sunday.
Aspirant migrant workers intending to go to Malaysia within this time frame are requested to prepare themselves by verifying the correctness of all documents, including e-visas issued by Kuala Lumpur, exit clearance from the Bureau of Manpower, Employment, and Training (BMET), and airline travel tickets, the release added.
The maximum immigration fee set by the government for Malaysians is Taka 78,990. It is requested not to transact money in excess of this amount and not to transact the aforesaid transaction in any way other than a proper document, receipt, or bank account.
Any extension of time or new quota granted by the Malaysian government will be notified accordingly. Officials said that Malaysia has announced the timeframe for reshuffling the country’s foreign worker management system.