Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the decision, approved by the relevant regulatory bodies, including the Attorney-General’s Chambers, was to allow undocumented migrants to return to their home countries voluntarily without facing legal action.

“PRM 2.0 is not open to individuals who registered but failed to leave under the previous programme.

“It is also not available to those blacklisted by the immigration department, individuals with arrest warrants, or those wanted by the authorities,” he told a press conference after presenting the immigration department’s excellent service awards here today.

Those who qualify for PRM 2.0 will not be prosecuted but will be required to pay a compound fine based on the nature of their offence.

Saifuddin said that under PRM 2.0, a compound fine of RM500 would be imposed on individuals who enter or remain in Malaysia without a valid pass, as well as those who stay beyond the permitted period.

A compound fine of RM300 is also levied for violations of pass conditions. Applicants are required to pay RM20 for each issuance of a special pass.

“Foreign children under 18 years old who have overstayed or were brought into Malaysia without a valid pass are exempted from the compound fine but must still pay the RM20 fee for the special pass,” he said.

Individuals with special legal status, such as foreign spouses of Malaysian citizens who have overstayed, are required to present themselves at the immigration department’s visa, pass and permit division for pass adjustment.

“The home ministry urges all parties, including foreign representatives, employers and migrant communities, to disseminate this information and encourage early participation to avoid congestion as the deadline approaches,” he said.