Malaysian immigration policy that affects foreign nationals across the programmes rather than any single one of them.
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From 2026, travellers from 31 listed nations must obtain a Single Entry eVisa before arriving in Malaysia for tourism, family visits or short events.
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A recent ranking places Malaysia as the top digital nomad hub for 2026, noting its modern infrastructure and widespread English usage for remote professionals.
Read the full storyPrime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned that foreigners are exploiting tourist and student visas to run small enterprises, urging immediate, coordinated action by multiple agencies.
Read the full storyThe immigration department reports a growing number of foreigners on social visit passes who are working illegally, a trend that also touches the DE Rantau Nomad Pass scheme.
Read the full storyPrime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ordered stricter action after 54,791 foreign nationals were penalised for using social visit passes to work, affecting visitors across the country.
Read the full storyA joint inspection confirmed that all 266 foreign residents examined in Forest City hold lawful immigration papers, a finding that follows allegations about the Network School community and the use of second‑country passports.
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