Aware 435 being deported from US but no formal notice received

Malaysia’s Embassy in Washington confirmed that it did not receive any formal notifications from the US authorities regarding the deportation of 435 Malaysians, said Wisma Putra.

The 435 Malaysians allegedly face deportation under strict immigration policies but they have not reached out for any consular assistance.

“The Embassy and our consulates in the US remain in close contact with relevant authorities and continue to engage with the Malaysian community to ensure their well-being and compliance with immigration regulations. We will provide updates as necessary,” said Wisma Putra in a statement on Thursday (Feb 6).

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said a total of 435 Malaysians are among the 1.44 million non-American citizens who have received final deportation orders.

There are currently listed on ICE’s non-detained docket with final removal orders.

This places Malaysia in the mid-range of countries affected by the deportations.