Migrant Repatriation Program
PUTRAJAYA: Following the implementation of the Migrant Repatriation Program (MRP) from 1 March to 31 December, undocumented immigrants are urged to take advantage of this opportunity to voluntarily return to their home countries and meet the requirements set by the Immigration Department. This includes having valid travel documents and return flight tickets. Speaking to Bernama, Director-General of Immigration, Datuk Ruslin Jusoh, said that the government decided on 31 January to grant exemption from prosecution and offer compounds to undocumented immigrants who surrender to return to their home countries for three offenses. The three offenses under the Immigration Act 1959/1963 (Act 155) related to the presence of undocumented immigrants in the country are entering or staying in Malaysia without a valid pass or permit, and they are offered a compound of RM500 for each offense - entering or staying without a valid pass, overstaying in Malaysia, and violating pass conditions. "I ur...