26 Bangladeshis Detained at Malaysia Airport

Authorities are taking steps to swiftly repatriate the 26 detained individuals. Photo: Collected

On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, Malaysia’s Border Control and Security Agency (AKPS) detained 26 Bangladeshi nationals attempting to enter the country illegally through Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA-1). The group arrived on two separate flights from Dhaka, according to a statement from the agency on Wednesday, August 6.

Upon arrival at the international arrivals gate, the group raised suspicions due to their activities, prompting AKPS to detain them immediately and transfer them to the agency’s operations office for further inspection. Preliminary investigations revealed that the group lacked valid reasons or documentation for entry under their travel visas, leading to their denial of entry into Malaysia.

The AKPS is now arranging for the swift repatriation of the 26 individuals. The agency emphasized that illegal entry attempts pose a threat to national security and public order. As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s border security, particularly at major entry points like KLIA-1 and KLIA-2, the agency will continue its operations and vigilance in collaboration with intelligence agencies and international border control entities.

The statement also highlighted that many individuals, including Bangladeshi nationals, attempt to enter Malaysia on travel visas in search of employment opportunities. To address this, Malaysia has intensified intelligence surveillance at airports and land borders to curb illegal immigration.

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