India, Sept. 22 -- The Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has warned nationals travelling to Malaysia against using the country's 30-day visa-free facility to seek employment, saying such travellers could face overstay, illegal immigration status, exploitation, detention and legal action.

The advisory came amid a "noticeable increase" in Indian nationals arriving in Malaysia under the visa-free facility to look for jobs. The High Commission said many were being misled by "unscrupulous agents" making false job promises.

The mission clarified that the visa-free entry facility for Indian passport holders, which permits stays of up to 30 days, is meant only for tourism and social visits. Taking up employment under the facility was a vio...