Govt Cautions Kenyans against unscrupulous travel agencies luring people to travel to Malaysia
The government has cautioned Kenyans planning to travel to Malaysia against unscrupulous travel agencies luring people under the pretext of securing job opportunities in the Asian country.
In a statement on Thursday, the Kenyan High Commission in Kuala Lumpur disclosed that it had received reports that several Kenyans were stranded after being lured to travel to Malaysia.
According to the commission, unscrupulous agencies took advantage of the 30-day visa-free entry to Malaysia, leaving the unsuspecting Kenyans stranded and subject to overstay fines.
Emphasizing the matter, the commission urged Kenyans planning to travel to Malaysia that the 30-day visa-free entry was only based on a bilateral arrangement of reciprocity.
Kenyans wishing to stay more than 30 days were advised to obtain a valid visa to avoid being charged with overstaying and other related offences.
“This is to caution that any overstay case is an offence under the Immigration Act and if arrested, one is liable for up to six months imprisonment or a fine as may be determined by the court,” the commission warned.
