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A controversy has emerged in Malaysia regarding the country's entry bans and immigration policies.
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Updated Jul 27
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What happened
A controversy has emerged in Malaysia regarding the country's entry bans and immigration policies.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The King of Malaysia issued decrees on August 1 regarding enhanced security measures at entry points and national investigations.Sub-event
Controversy over entry bans and immigration policy in Malaysia.1 source
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The entities involved
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Malaysia
country in Southeast Asia
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Coverage
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