Bring us home, cry Malaysians stranded in Philippines
A Malaysian stranded in the Philippines says he was told by the embassy in Manila that those seeking to return home must charter their own flight, and this would cost between RM270,000 and RM400,000. – Facebook pic, May 22, 2020.
CLOSED borders, cancelled flights, stringent movement restrictions and a lack of communication have resulted in at least 150 Malaysians stranded in the Philippines for more than two months. Among them are pregnant women, senior citizens and those who have lost their jobs due to the economic crisis brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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