In a recent turn of events, Malaysians are expressing confusion over reported entry rejections into South Korea. The incident, shared by Twitter user @_modahh, involves her brother facing a two-hour ordeal at Incheon airport's immigration area, where his entry was denied despite being well-prepared with essential documents such as K-ETA, printed return flight details, hotel reservations, and sufficient cash.

dah dua jam dekat incheon. kesian dia . punyalah diaorang buat deepsearch sampai mintak slip gaji dah bagi slip gaji depa kata sorry taknampak nombor arghhhhh

— hamidah (@_modahh) January 20, 2024

According to the Twitter user, immigration authorities went beyond standard requirements by requesting her brother's salary payslip. Shockingly, even with a basic salary of RM3000, they deemed it insufficient, branding him as suspicious. The immigration department provided a few slips detailing the grounds for the entry refusal, citing a failure to meet all the requirements specified in Article 12(3).

update : dihantar balik
reason : nothing

booking hotel
ticket pergi balik
K-ETA
Duit

Sampai slip gaji dimintaknya! Dah bagi still dia kata basic RM 3,000 tu sikit dan orangnya meragukan okaylah, baliklah man

— hamidah (@_modahh) January 20, 2024

Credit: @_modahh

This incident has sparked discussions among Malaysians, with some suggesting that stringent regulations are being imposed, particularly targeting Malaysians, as a measure to curb illegal immigration. South Korea has witnessed an influx of individuals seeking job opportunities, and authorities seem to be taking extra precautions to prevent illegal immigration, potentially leading to increased scrutiny on Malaysian travelers.

Berpunca daripada rakyat Malaysia sendiri yang masuk negara orang dengan menggunakan pas pelancongan dan bekerja secara haram sebagai pemetik sayur dan buah. Sama macam kes Australia ya. Lepas itu, dengan bangga pos dekat media sosial mereka. https://t.co/SeN9tmNQXo

— reveuse (@kamaaaaa303) January 23, 2024

Another Malaysian also shared similar ordeal, citing insufficient cash as reason of entry refusal into the country.

Hari Ni perempuan 4 org pulak xlepas masuk Korea. Dah la pegi dgn tour agency plak tu. Allahu berapa banyak la cost habis.

Alasan denied masuk: cash tak bawak banyak.

— N E Y R A (@neyrashazeyra) January 22, 2024

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Source: Twitter