If they are above the age of 60, do not have family in their origin country and are dependent on their family in Malaysia, they can apply for a Long-Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP).
Documents Required:
- Form Imm.12/Imm.55
- Form Imm.38
- Personal Bond which has been stamped with a RM10.00 revenue stamp
- Statutory Declaration from Malaysian /Permanent Resident sponsor
- Sponsor’s Identification Card
Link: https://www.imi.gov.my/portal2017/index.php/en/main-services/pass.html?id=272
You can also apply for a Visa with Reference (VDR) if they are from Afghanistan, India, China, Vietnam, North Korea or Cuba. You will receive a sealed letter which can be used at the embassy in their country. They will be issued a one-month single entry visa which can be extended once here.
Link: https://www.imi.gov.my/portal2017/index.php/en/main-services/visa/visa-with-reference.html