KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has said Malaysia will not issue a travel advisory for citizens travelling to Thailand and Myanmar, despite concerns over job scam syndicates operating in both countries.
This comes after reports of Malaysians being deceived by fraudulent job offers and subsequently forced to work in scam centres in these countries, lured by promises of high-paying employment opportunities.
In a written parliamentary reply, Mohamad said the decision to issue a travel advisory must consider Malaysia's close bilateral ties with Thailand and Myanmar as neighbouring nations.
"For the Dewan Rakyat's further information, the Malaysian government has not issued an official travel warning or advi...