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Malaysian Reserve
a day ago
- General
- Malaysian Reserve
NGO calls for deeper probe into trafficking networks behind KLIA detainee case
By GLORIA HARRY BEATTY HUMAN rights non-profit organisation Tenaganita is urging authorities to go beyond border enforcement and investigate trafficking networks behind the arrival of 279 foreign nationals who were denied entry by the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) division of the Border Control Agency (AKPS) on June 2. According to a recent statement by AKPS, this is the highest single-day record of Not-To-Land (NTL) cases since the KLIA Monitoring Team was established in 2023. The removal is part of AKPS's ongoing efforts to tighten border security. All individuals involved were ordered to return to their countries of origin immediately following documentation and further screening by its officers. Tenaganita ED Glorene Amala Das welcomed immigration authorities' use of intelligence tools to scrutinise travellers at the point of entry but warned that enforcement alone is not enough. 'It is encouraging to note that immigration authorities are using intelligence and available systems to assess incoming individuals against proper entry requirements, rather than allowing entry without sufficient scrutiny. 'However, while enforcement at the point of entry is important, it is equally critical to investigate and identify the networks facilitating these movements. We must ask: Who arranged for them to come? What agencies or individuals were involved on both ends, particularly in Malaysia?' she told the Malaysian Reserve. Glorene pointed out that these arrivals do not happen in isolation and are often Malaysian-based recruiters, agents, or companies complicit in enabling their travel and planned employment here. The group's years of work with migrant workers and trafficking victims reveal a pattern of deception by recruitment agents and companies operating in Malaysia and abroad. 'At Tenaganita, we have worked with many migrant workers and victims of trafficking who were deceived by false recruitment promises. Some sold their family lands or took on huge debts with the hope of decent work in Malaysia, only to find themselves exploited, undocumented, and abandoned. 'We hope that thorough investigations are underway to expose and hold accountable those who facilitated this attempt to enter Malaysia under dubious pretenses. Many of the individuals may have been victims of deception and coercion,' she cautioned. Glorene also urged that those detained be allowed to return home safely and share their experiences to raise awareness in their communities to prevent further exploitation. As the group continues its efforts to protect the rights of migrant workers and victims of trafficking, it believes accountability and systemic reform must go hand in hand with enforcement.
Daily Express
2 days ago
- Daily Express
279 foreigners denied entry into Malaysia, highest number recorded since 2023
Published on: Tuesday, June 03, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jun 03, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: The AKPS also said that the congestion and high flow of visitors would often be manipulated by a small group of individuals to try and sneak into the country by abusing existing entry facilities. - Bernama pic PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) recorded its biggest success when it thwarted the entry of 279 foreigners from Bangladesh, Pakistan and India, who did not meet entry requirements into Malaysia, via the Kuala Lumpur International Airpor (KLIA) yesterday. It said this was the highest number of Not-To-Land (NTL) cases recorded since the establishment of the monitoring force in 2023, adding that it had ordered the immediate deportation of all of them. 'There is an increasing trend of foreigners entering illegally, particularly during peak arrival times and holiday seasons in Malaysia,' it said in a statement today. The AKPS also said that the congestion and high flow of visitors would often be manipulated by a small group of individuals to try and sneak into the country by abusing existing entry facilities. It added that deportation measures are part of ongoing efforts to tighten border security control, thus ensuring only eligible individuals who fulfil all stipulated conditions are allowed to enter Malaysia. 'All the individuals involved were ordered to return to their countries of origin immediately after the documentation processes and further inspections carried out by AKPS officers,' it said. Since its establishment, the AKPS has had a positive impact in increasing the effectiveness of early screening as well as the detection of at-risk visitors. The latest success proves yet again AKPS' commitment to carrying out strict and consistent monitoring to guarantee the country's safety and sovereignty. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Two men caught smuggling over 300 exotic animals at KLIA, including blue iguanas and red-eared sliders
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) detained two men in an attempt to smuggle hundreds of exotic animals out of Terminal 1 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on Wednesday. During a joint inspection at 6:30am, the enforcement agency found more than 300 exotic and protected wild animals hidden inside the luggage of the two men involved. In a statement, AKPS said the animal species included blue iguanas, red-eared sliders, Savannah monitors, Nile monitors, common spotted cuscuses, and black-throated monitors. 'Preliminary investigations revealed that both individuals failed to produce any documents, permits, or authorisation letters to export wildlife. As a result, they were detained under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716) and the International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008 (Act 686). All the wildlife was seized and confiscated for further action, with an estimated total value of approximately RM460,000,' it said. The integrated monitoring and enforcement operations involving AKPS, the Department of Wildlife Protection and National Parks (Perhilitan), and the Aviation Security (AVSEC) team will be intensified to combat wildlife smuggling and ensure the country's biodiversity conservation is maintained. 'Any possession, transfer, or trade of wildlife without proper authorization is an offence subject to severe legal action,' it added.
Malay Mail
23-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Two men caught smuggling over 300 exotic animals at KLIA, including blue iguanas and red-eared sliders
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) detained two men in an attempt to smuggle hundreds of exotic animals out of Terminal 1 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on Wednesday. During a joint inspection at 6:30am, the enforcement agency found more than 300 exotic and protected wild animals hidden inside the luggage of the two men involved. In a statement, AKPS said the animal species included blue iguanas, red-eared sliders, Savannah monitors, Nile monitors, common spotted cuscuses, and black-throated monitors. 'Preliminary investigations revealed that both individuals failed to produce any documents, permits, or authorisation letters to export wildlife. As a result, they were detained under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716) and the International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008 (Act 686). All the wildlife was seized and confiscated for further action, with an estimated total value of approximately RM460,000,' it said. The integrated monitoring and enforcement operations involving AKPS, the Department of Wildlife Protection and National Parks (Perhilitan), and the Aviation Security (AVSEC) team will be intensified to combat wildlife smuggling and ensure the country's biodiversity conservation is maintained. 'Any possession, transfer, or trade of wildlife without proper authorization is an offence subject to severe legal action,' it added.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- The Sun
Two men held for attempted smuggling of exotic animals worth RM460,000 at KLIA
PUTRAJAYA: Two local men were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly attempting to smuggle out more than 300 exotic animals worth about RM460,000 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1, according to the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS). In a statement today, AKPS said inspections by the authorities at around 6.30 am found all the animals hidden in the luggage belonging to the two men. Among the exotic species seized were blue iguanas, red-eared sliders, savannah monitors, Nile monitors, and common spotted cuscuses. According to AKPS, initial investigations revealed that the suspects failed to present any documents, permits, or authorisation letters to export the wildlife. 'They have been detained under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716) and the International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008 (Act 686). 'All the wildlife has been seized and confiscated for further action,' the statement said. AKPS stressed that joint monitoring and enforcement operations involving AKPS, the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan), and the Aviation Security team (AVSEC) will continue to be intensified to combat wildlife smuggling and safeguard the country's biodiversity.
