Malaysia still denying foreigners entry, carriers only repatriating citizens

7 May, 2020

Malaysia's Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob reported the government will maintain its policy of denying foreigners entry into Malaysia in response to COVID-19 (Malay Mail, 06-May-2020). Mr Ismail stated: "All airlines, including AirAsia, are only allowed to bring back Malaysian citizens".