Malaysia cracks down on overstayers with steep new fines starting today
The Immigration Department of Malaysia has launched a new programme, the Overstay Management Programme, to address the issue of overstays by Employment Pass (EP) and Dependent's Pass (DP) holders. This news today introduces compound fines for those who overstay their welcome in the country. The new system, effective immediately, charges overstayers based on the duration of their stay beyond the permitted period. For the first 30 days of overstay, a daily fine of RM30 is imposed. Between 31 and 60 days, the fine jumps to RM1,000, and for overstays between 61 and 90 days, it increases to RM2,000. Those who overstay beyond 90 days or are repeat offenders will be referred to enforcement agencies. The Immigration Department of Malaysia (MID) aims to curb the growing issue of long-term overstays, which places a strain on the country's resources and infrastructure. The news today reports that the new programme is expected to deter EP and DP holders from extending their stays without proper authorization. The Overstay Management Programme, launched on October 21, 2025, has introduced compound fines for EP and DP holders who overstay in Malaysia. The programme aims to discourage long-term overstays and ease the burden on the country's resources. Those who fail to comply with the new rules may face hefty fines or enforcement action.
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