India, Sept. 23 -- The Indian High Commission in Malaysia has warned Indian nationals against travelling to the country on a tourist visa with the intention of seeking employment.

In an advisory, the High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur also highlighted the growing problem of Indian nationals allegedly being lured by unscrupulous agents with false promises of jobs in Malaysia.

"There is a noticeable increase in Indian nationals arriving in Malaysia using the 30-day visa-free facility to seek employment," the High Commission said.

"Many Indian nationals are misled by unscrupulous agents with false job promises, leading to overstay, illegal status, exploitation, detention and legal action," the advisory said.

The High Commission not...