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Malay Mail
29-07-2025
- Malay Mail
India-bound passenger nabbed at KLIA with RM127,000 in exotic wildlife
SEPANG, July 29 — A woman was arrested last night after being suspected of trying to smuggle out nine exotic animals, estimated to be worth RM127,000, hidden in luggage at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1. The 39-year-old local, who was travelling to India, was arrested at 9.30 pm after Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) officers conducted a routine baggage check and found nine wild animals in the checked luggage. 'Among the animals seized were four each of suspected siamang and sugar gliders, and one suspected macaque. 'All of these animals are protected species and are believed to be smuggled for illegal international trade,' according to a statement issued by AKPS today. The statement said the woman was taken to the KLIA police station for further investigation. The case is being investigated under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 [Act 716] and the International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008 [Act 686]. — Bernama
Malay Mail
26-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Malaysia turns away 99 foreign arrivals at KLIA after seven-hour border sweep
KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) denied entry to 99 foreign arrivals at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 yesterday after they failed security screenings. The agency's corporate communications unit said that the arrivals were denied entry to the country as a result of detailed checks of over 400 individuals in a special seven-hour operation targeting high-risk flights. 'Those denied entry were all men, 80 Bangladeshi, 10 Indians and nine Pakistani. They were denied as they failed to meet immigration checks, including having suspicious reasons for visiting and travel records. 'They underwent further documentation processes before being deported to their countries of origin according to existing legal procedures,' the agency said in a statement today, adding that the checks involved background screening, checks on travel documents and individual interviews. AKPS also stressed that such enforcement measures would be stepped up periodically as a proactive strategy to tackle human trafficking and abuses of social visit passes. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
21-07-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
No sabotage, cyberattack suspected in autogate glitch
The huge crowd at the BSI complex in Johor Bahru where the autogates for foreigners failed to function. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : There are no signs of sabotage or cyberattack in the disruption of the automatic gate system for foreign visitors. Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency director-general Shuhaily Zain said the incident was believed to have stemmed from a disruption in data integration between the Malaysian Immigration System (MyIMMs) and the security database of an international enforcement agency. This slowed down the cross-checking process, he was quoted as saying by Bernama at a press conference at KLIA Terminal 1 today. 'So far, there is no indication of a cyberattack. 'Let us carry out a thorough investigation to determine the actual cause,' he said. Shuhaily said all automatic gate systems for foreign visitors that were previously affected were now fully operational. He apologised for the inconvenience caused by the disruption of the system and assured the public that steps would be taken to prevent a recurrence. The autogate system disruption was reported to have occurred on Friday and persisted until yesterday evening. Congestion and long queues were observed at several key entry points, including KLIA's Terminals 1 and 2, as well as the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) and Sultan Abu Bakar customs, immigration and quarantine complexes in Johor Bahru. The agency implemented mitigation measures to ease the flow of visitors, which included activating all manual counters and deploying additional personnel at the checkpoints. Johor menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the incident risked tarnishing the image of the state and nation as the complex at BSI was one of the busiest in the region. He called on federal authorities to prevent a recurrence of the system disruption. The situation at BSI returned to normal at 10pm yesterday. Singaporean Narziah Shakor, 55, said many travellers were left standing in long queues for three to four hours.
Malay Mail
20-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Malaysia's autogates for foreign visitors 'fully recovered' at KLIA, JB checkpoints
SEPANG, July 20 — The autogate system for foreign visitors at all entry points nationwide has been fully restored, the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) said today. AKPS director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain confirmed this in a press conference here at Terminal 1, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). MORE TO COME
France 24
19-07-2025
- France 24
Malaysia border control glitch hits travellers
Among major gateways affected since Friday afternoon are Kuala Lumpur International Airport's two main terminals, as well as southern land crossings with Singapore. "It should be more than tens of thousands of travellers who have to wait longer at the manual counters to clear immigration," estimated Zakaria Shaaban, director-general of Malaysia's Immigration Department. Zakaria was unable to give a precise number of people affected when asked by AFP. "We don't have many manual counters over in Johor because we have converted most of them into autogates," Zakaria said, referring to the southern state neighbouring Singapore. Malaysian daily The Star said the breakdown has been described as the "worst ever", involving over 200 machines and affecting only foreign passport holders. Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority warned people intending to travel to Malaysia to expect delays. "Those who are already at the land checkpoints and need to U-turn can approach officers for assistance," it said in a Facebook post. Since June 2024 travellers from 63 countries, as well as accredited diplomats and their families, have been allowed to use Malaysia's self-service machines for immigration clearance. The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency said initial investigations found the "technical disruption" was due to a data integration issue. "This caused the delays in the cross-checking process within the MyIMMS (immigration) system," it said in a statement. "All manual counters have been fully activated and additional personnel have been deployed to manage the flow of visitors and control the queues at the best capacity," the agency added.
