KUALA LUMPUR: The Immigration Department must take enforcement action against tourists who do not leave Malaysia within the specified period, stresses Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said this was crucial to ensure that the number of tourists entering Malaysia equaled the number leaving the country. Visitors come to Malaysia not only through tourism agents, but there are also individuals who come on their own from various countries. Tiong said his ministry has also asked the embassies of several countries, including China, to provide lists of names and passport numbers of tourists who have overstayed to ensure more effective management. "The embassies will conduct investigations, while the Immigration Department will compile the list of tourists who overstayed, and the ministry will identify the agents involved so that action can be taken,” he said.

Source: The Star March 02, 2026 18:14 UTC