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As of the same date, more than 100,000 undocumented migrants have returned home from Malaysia, voluntarily.
Malaysia’s approach to migration management continues to evolve, with the implementation of the Migrant Repatriation Programme 2.0 (PRM 2.0) offering undocumented migrants a structured pathway to return home voluntarily.
Introduced as part of broader efforts to strengthen migration governance, the aim of PRM 2.0 is to allow unlicensed immigrants to leave the country through a faster, more organised walk-in process.
Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Minister of Home Affairs, shared: “The Ministry of Home Affairs is committed to ensuring that the management of the country's migration is carried out prudently, organised and with a high impact through a more strategic and system-friendly approach.”
By the numbers: Revenue, registrations, and returns
As of 23 February 2026, PRM 2.0 has recorded:
- A total of 177,000 registrations from migrants opting for voluntary return.
- More than 100,000 migrants deported to their countries of origin in an orderly manner.
- Over RM88mn in government revenue generated.
Implementation period and coverage
PRM 2.0 officially runs from 19 May 2025 to 30 April 2026, covering all states in Peninsular Malaysia as well as the Federal Territory of Labuan.
The programme adopts a walk-in method, enabling migrants to present themselves directly at immigration offices to begin the repatriation process without having to go through a third party.
Compound rate structure
The rates are structured as follows:
- RM500 for serious offences, including entering or remaining in Malaysia without a valid pass, or overstaying after a pass has expired.
- RM300 for breaches of specified pass conditions.
The ministry said this initiative not only helps reduce cases of overstaying but also contributes to national security stability and economic management.
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