US business association urges govt to reconsider entry ban on foreigners

The American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (Amcham) has urged the government to reconsider the blanket entry ban on foreign citizens from 12 countries, including the US, which will take effect on Sept 7.

Chief executive officer Siobhan Das in a statement today said the ban would affect amongst others, expatriates with valid work permits in Malaysia such as employment passes and professional visitor passes...