Can Israeli citizens enter Malaysia using other passports?

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Israeli Citizen Nas Daily Legally Entered Malaysia Using a Saint Kitts and Nevis Passport

Israeli vlogger Nas Daily, whose real name is Nuseir Yassin, was able to enter and depart Malaysia legally by utilising a Saint Kitts and Nevis passport, despite Malaysia's policy of not formally recognising Israel or its passports. Yassin, who holds both Israeli and Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship, entered Malaysia on October 16 and left on the same day, adhering to immigration laws by using the same passport for entry and exit.
Entry and Exit Procedures for Dual Citizens

Yassin entered Malaysia on October 16 and departed on the same day, exclusively using his Saint Kitts and Nevis passport. This procedure is permissible for individuals holding dual citizenship, provided they enter and exit the country with a valid passport issued by a country with which Malaysia has diplomatic relations. It is understood that Yassin later entered Singapore using his Israeli passport.
No Breach of Immigration Act

The Director-General of Immigration, Datuk Seri Khairul Dzaimee Daud, clarified that Yassin did not violate the Immigration Act. His entry and departure were conducted legally as a tourist. Because Malaysia does not have diplomatic ties with Israel, an Israeli passport would not grant entry. Consequently, entry approval was granted through his Saint Kitts and Nevis passport, a country with which Malaysia maintains relations.
Circumventing Previous Entry Ban

Yassin himself indicated on social media that he had previously been denied entry into Malaysia due to his Israeli passport. To overcome this, he obtained citizenship from Saint Kitts and Nevis, enabling him to enter the country and film content for his followers. This action highlights a method for individuals with Israeli citizenship to visit Malaysia, provided they possess and utilise a passport from a country recognised by Malaysia.

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