Malaysia jails over 10 people over customs loophole
Malaysia police said they have arrested more than 10 people following an ongoing investigation on some staffers of the Immigration Department colluding with criminals to distort information.
Scene at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport(Photo: AFP/VNA)Kuala Lumpur (VNA) -Malaysia police said on June 9 that they have arrested more than 10 people following an ongoing investigation on some staffers of the Immigration Department colluding with criminals to distort arrival and departure information.
According to Immigration Director General Datuk Sakib Kusmi, the crime began in 2010, mostly taking place at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Five of the people arrested were working for the Immigration Department, he added.
The agency said it fired 15 people, suspended 14 others over their involvement in the security loophole, which affected the system managing the number of people entering and leaving the country.
Sixty-three officers have been transferred to other positions, and about 20 people might face fines or be put under surveillance, it said.
Malaysia recorded a number of citizens joining the self-claimed Islamic State in Syrian and Iraq. Local authorities are on full alert for the return of these people and possible attacks.-VNA
You should also see
Prime Minister pays tribute to legendary founders of Vietnam
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and other officials offered incense in commemoration of the Hung Kings, the legendary founders of Vietnam, at Kinh Thien Palace on Nghia Linh Mountain in Viet Tri city, the northern province of Phu Tho, on April 18 (the 10th day of the third lunar month).
See more
Health
Vietnam has first int’l trauma life support training centre
The International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Training Centre under the Ministry of National Defence’s Military Hospital 175 officially made its debut in Hanoi on April 15. This is the first of its kind in Vietnam and the fifth established in Southeast Asia.
ASEAN
Forum boosts economic ties among ASEAN, emerging economies, Russia
An economic cooperation forum on fostering ties between ASEAN and emerging economies, and Russia convened in Hanoi on April 12.
Culture - Sports
ASEAN Graphic Arts Competition and Exhibition 2024 to promote friendship
The Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will collaborate with relevant agencies to organise the ASEAN Graphic Arts Competition and Exhibition 2024.
ASEAN
Malaysia issues heatwave alert for 14 areas
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued hot weather warnings for 14 areas across the country, particularly in the states of Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Sarawak and Sabah.
World
China, Thailand forge alliance for moon exploration
China and Thailand have inked preliminary agreements to collaborate on the peaceful exploration and use of space, as well as on the development of international lunar research stations.
