Hawala system used to abuse visa approvals, says MACC
MACC chief Azam Baki says the agency suspects a large sum of money has been channelled through the hawala system. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, July 31, 2023.
Azam said the MACC is tracking several transactions, believed payments to obtain tourist visas, to enter the country. Hawala is an informal money transfer system outside official banking or financial systems, while the VLN is a social visit visa to enter Malaysia. Bangladeshis are only allowed to be in Malaysia for 30 days and cannot register for a work permit.
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