KUALA LUMPUR: Foreigners holding entry visas—whether student, investor, long-term social visit passes, or Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)—are not immune from criminal prosecution, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Issuing a firm reminder, he warned that anyone misusing their entry pass or threatening national security and public order would face action, regardless of their background or status.
“As Home Minister, I want to emphasise that the safety of Malaysians and the sovereignty of our nation are non-negotiable.
“Recent viral cases involving foreigners have attracted public attention, but every incident will be handled according to the law. Actions may include revocation of passes, blacklisting, or deportation. This principle applies to all, without exception,” he said in a Facebook post today.
Saifuddin said Malaysia remains open to investment, education, and international partnerships, but stressed that national security would never be compromised.
“Holding a visa—whether as a student, investor, long-term visitor, or MM2H participant—does not exempt anyone from Malaysia’s laws,” he added.
While acknowledging the positive contributions of foreign nationals, particularly Chinese professionals involved in key development projects, he noted that their entry is strictly regulated based on national interests.
His statement followed the arrest of a Chinese woman accused of assaulting an immigration officer during departure checks at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on Wednesday (Aug 13).
According to sources, the woman, travelling with her family including two children, was stopped when immigration officers discovered there were no records of their entry into Malaysia.
During the altercation, the officer suffered swelling to her left eye, head pain, and body aches, and was later treated at Cyberjaya Hospital.
The woman has been remanded for four days starting Aug 14.
