PUTRAJAYA, Sept 1 — Malaysia will block the entry of long-term pass holders from India, Indonesia and the Philippines starting from September 7 due to the sharp increase in positive Covid-19 cases in those countries.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — The Immigration Department will revoke the Long-Term Visit Pass of any foreigners who refused to pay the cost of quarantine upon returning from abroad, said its director-general Datuk Khairul Dzaimee Daud.