Malaysia Updates Overstay Penalty Description
For those relocating to Malaysia, this update means the legal consequences for overstaying, such as fines and potential imprisonment, remain consistent, with only the official description of these penalties seeing a minor linguistic revision.
Flootloop data indicates a recent update in Malaysia’s regulations concerning sanctions for exceeding the permitted duration of stay. The change primarily involves a minor adjustment in the phrasing of penalties.
Previously, the regulations stated a ‘Fine not exceeding RM10,000 or imprisonment up to 5 years or both, or a compound of RM3,000.’ The updated wording now specifies ‘A fine not exceeding RM10,000 or imprisonment for up to 5 years or both, or a compound of RM3,000.’
This adjustment in language clarifies the legal description of penalties for overstaying, which continue to include fines up to RM10,000, imprisonment up to 5 years, or both, alongside a compound option of RM3,000. For individuals relocating to Malaysia, these sanctions define the legal risks associated with exceeding their allowed stay.