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Malay Mail
5 hours ago
- Malay Mail
‘Not to Land': 198 foreigners barred at KLIA over shady travel plans
SEPANG, July 25 — A total of 198 foreign nationals were denied entry at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminals 1 and 2 for failing to meet immigration requirements, including insufficient funds, lack of accommodation bookings and unclear travel purposes. Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said those barred entry will be deported under the 'Not to Land' (NTL) procedure, with airlines responsible for returning them to their countries of origin. Of the total, 128 were intercepted at Terminal 1, comprising 123 Bangladeshis, two Pakistanis, two Indonesians, and one Syrian. The remaining 70 at Terminal 2 included 51 Indonesians, 13 Indians, four Pakistanis, and two Vietnamese nationals. Shuhaily also revealed possible syndicate involvement, following the discovery of photos of AKPS officers on the phones of several detainees, believed to be used to help others evade enforcement. 'These images were likely shared by individuals previously deported. It's a sign that syndicates are adapting to enforcement actions,' he said. He warned that operations will continue to ensure Malaysia is not used as a transit hub for illegal entry. — Bernama
The Sun
6 hours ago
- The Sun
198 foreigners denied entry at KLIA for failing immigration checks
SEPANG: A total of 198 foreign nationals were denied entry at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminals 1 and 2 for failing to meet immigration requirements, including insufficient funds, lack of accommodation bookings, and unclear travel purposes. Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said those barred entry will be deported under the 'Not to Land' (NTL) procedure, with airlines responsible for returning them to their countries of origin. Of the total, 128 were intercepted at Terminal 1, comprising 123 Bangladeshis, two Pakistanis, two Indonesians, and one Syrian. The remaining 70 at Terminal 2 included 51 Indonesians, 13 Indians, four Pakistanis, and two Vietnamese nationals. Shuhaily also revealed possible syndicate involvement, following the discovery of photos of AKPS officers on the phones of several detainees, believed to be used to help others evade enforcement. 'These images were likely shared by individuals previously deported. It's a sign that syndicates are adapting to enforcement actions,' he said. He warned that operations will continue to ensure Malaysia is not used as a transit hub for illegal entry. - Bernama
The Sun
6 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
AKPS tightens officer screening to curb counter setting at borders
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) is intensifying measures to combat 'counter setting' activities at the country's entry points by implementing stricter personnel screening and policy reforms. Director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain stated that the agency is formulating a new policy to ensure only officers with clean disciplinary records are stationed at border posts. 'As a new agency involving personnel from Immigration, Customs, and other departments, we've inherited legacy issues. We aim to break that cycle through proper screening,' he told reporters. Counter setting, a term describing illicit dealings at immigration counters, has been a persistent issue. Shuhaily emphasized that policy support and internal cooperation are crucial in addressing the problem. In a related case, an immigration officer in his early 30s was arrested after being found with nearly RM8,000 in cash and three mobile phones, allegedly violating internal directives. The officer, with only four years of service, has been handed over to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Selangor and is being investigated under Section 17A of the MACC Act. 'This is someone with 30 years of service ahead. Unfortunately, the lack of a swift mechanism to terminate such officers remains a major challenge,' Shuhaily said. He also addressed public misconceptions about disciplinary procedures, clarifying that corrupt officers cannot simply be transferred but must undergo due process. Shuhaily has proposed a more efficient mechanism to remove corrupt public servants but noted that legal reviews with the Attorney General's Chambers and Public Services Department are necessary. - Bernama
The Star
7 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
AKPS tightens officer screening to curb 'counter setting', says DG
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has intensified efforts to curb "counter setting" activities at the country's entry points by implementing stricter personnel vetting and policy reforms. AKPS director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain (pic) said that the agency drafted a policy to ensure only officers with clean disciplinary records are deployed at border posts. "As a new agency involving personnel from Immigration, Customs and other departments, we've inherited legacy issues. We aim to break that cycle through proper screening," he told reporters on Thursday (July 24). Counter setting, a term for illicit dealings at immigration counters, has long been a concern, and Shuhaily mentioned that policy support and internal cooperation were crucial to addressing it. In a related development, a male Immigration officer in his early 30s was arrested on Thursday after he was found with nearly RM8,000 in cash and three mobile phones, allegedly in breach of internal directives. The officer, with only four years in service, was handed over to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Selangor and is being investigated under Section 17A of the MACC Act. "This is someone with 30 years of service ahead. Unfortunately, the lack of a swift mechanism to terminate such officers remains a major challenge," Shuhaily commented. He also noted public misconceptions about disciplinary procedures, with many assuming corrupt officers are simply transferred. However, he asserted that civil servants are entitled to due process, which takes time. Shuhaily proposed a more efficient mechanism to remove corrupt public servants, but said the matter must be reviewed legally with the Attorney General's Chambers, Public Services Department and other stakeholders. – Bernama
Barnama
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Barnama
AKPS Tightens Officer Screening To Curb ‘Counter Setting'
PUTRAJAYA, July 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) is stepping up efforts to curb 'counter setting' activities at the country's entry points, through stricter personnel vetting and policy reforms. Director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said the agency is drafting a policy to ensure only officers with clean disciplinary records are deployed at border posts. 'As a new agency involving personnel from Immigration, Customs and other departments, we've inherited legacy issues. We aim to break that cycle through proper screening,' he told reporters today. Counter setting, a term referring to illicit dealings at immigration counters, has long been a concern, and Shuhaily said policy support and internal cooperation were key to addressing it. In a related development, a male immigration officer in his early 30s was arrested today after he was found with nearly RM8,000 in cash and three mobile phones, allegedly in breach of internal directives. The officer, with only four years in service, has been handed over to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Selangor and is being investigated under Section 17A of the MACC Act. 'This is someone with 30 years of service ahead. Unfortunately, the lack of a swift mechanism to terminate such officers remains a major challenge,' Shuhaily said. He also noted public misconceptions about disciplinary procedures, with many assuming corrupt officers are simply transferred. However, he said that civil servants are entitled to due process, which takes time.
