Stranded Filipinos in fix

Kota Kinabalu: An undetermined number of Filipinos in Sabah with expired visas and passports who are required to leave the country by April 21 are in a dilemma – even if they want to, it all depends on whether the Zamboanga City authorities  will accept them.

Many Filipinos have been stranded in Sabah since last year due to the coronavirus pandemic which saw the temporary closure of borders.

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