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The Sun
24-06-2025
- The Sun
AKPS probes ‘phantom travel' syndicate at KLIA
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has launched a probe into alleged 'phantom travel' syndicate activities at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The investigation focuses on officers suspected of colluding with a group that manipulates immigration records for a fee, allowing travelers—particularly civil servants—to evade detection by employers. In a statement, AKPS emphasized a zero-tolerance stance toward integrity breaches, warning that guilty officers face severe penalties, including dismissal. 'AKPS will not compromise and protect any officer who commits a breach of integrity that tarnishes the good name and image of the department,' the agency stated. The agency is collaborating with the Home Ministry and Immigration Department to tighten entry-point screenings, particularly at KLIA. Measures include expanding autogate usage and deploying the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) with AI technology. 'AKPS believes that the issues of counter setting, flying passports, and phantom travel involving officers can be reduced and eliminated,' the statement added. The probe follows a local media exposé revealing a syndicate that facilitated undisclosed overseas travel for government employees. Reports allege conspiring officers manned special counters to bypass immigration records.
The Star
24-06-2025
- The Star
AKPS probes allegations of 'phantom travel' syndicate at KLIA
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) is conducting an investigation into allegations of "phantom travel" syndicate activities at the KL International Airport (KLIA). AKPS, in a statement Tuesday (June 24), announced that the investigation is looking into the involvement of officers who are in cahoots with a syndicate that uses a modus operandi of not recording the movements of visitors entering the country at the entry points and charging a certain fee to enable travellers, especially civil servants, to avoid their movements being tracked by their employers. "AKPS will not compromise and protect any officer who commits a breach of integrity that tarnishes the good name and image of the department. "Action and punishment will be taken based on existing legal provisions, including dismissal if the officer who committed the offence is proven guilty," the statement said. AKPS said the agency is working with the Home Ministry and the Immigration Department to improve the process of screening visitors at the country's entry points, especially at KLIA, including the full use of "autogates". "With the full use of autogates for exit clearance, the development of the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) and the use of artificial intelligence technology, AKPS believes that the issues of counter setting, flying passports and phantom travel involving officers can be reduced and eliminated," according to the agency. Recently, a local media portal revealed the existence of a "phantom travel" syndicate at KLIA which allegedly involves government employees who fly abroad without their travel details being shown in immigration records. According to the portal's report, the syndicate's modus operandi involved travellers going through the Immigration process at a special counter, which was manned by conspiring officers. - Bernama
The Sun
24-06-2025
- The Sun
AKPS probes ‘phantom travel' syndicate at KLIA involving officers
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has launched a probe into alleged 'phantom travel' syndicate activities at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The investigation focuses on officers suspected of colluding with a group that manipulates immigration records for a fee, allowing travelers—particularly civil servants—to evade detection by employers. In a statement, AKPS emphasized a zero-tolerance stance toward integrity breaches, warning that guilty officers face severe penalties, including dismissal. 'AKPS will not compromise and protect any officer who commits a breach of integrity that tarnishes the good name and image of the department,' the agency stated. The agency is collaborating with the Home Ministry and Immigration Department to tighten entry-point screenings, particularly at KLIA. Measures include expanding autogate usage and deploying the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) with AI technology. 'AKPS believes that the issues of counter setting, flying passports, and phantom travel involving officers can be reduced and eliminated,' the statement added. The probe follows a local media exposé revealing a syndicate that facilitated undisclosed overseas travel for government employees. Reports allege conspiring officers manned special counters to bypass immigration records.
New Straits Times
24-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Border agency investigating claims of officers involved in KLIA 'phantom travel' syndicate
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency says it is investigating claims that some of its officers colluded with the 'phantom travel' syndicate operating at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), as reported by a news portal. In a statement today, the agency said it takes the matter seriously. "Following the report, AKPS (the agency) has initiated further investigations into allegations that certain officers may have colluded with the syndicate by failing to record the entry movements of visitors at the country's entry points, in violation of standard operating procedures (SOP). "These acts were allegedly carried out in exchange for payments, allowing the visitors to avoid detection by their employers. "AKPS will not compromise or protect any officer who violates integrity and tarnishes the reputation of the agency. "Action will be taken in accordance with existing laws, including dismissal, if the officer is found guilty," the statement said. The agency said it continues to work closely with the Home Affairs Ministry and Immigration Department to improve visitor screening, particularly at KLIA. "With the full implementation of autogate systems for exit clearance, the development of the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe), and the use of AI technology, AKPS is confident that issues such as counter setting, flying passports, and phantom travel involving officers can be reduced and eliminated." The agency urged the public to report any misconduct involving its officers via email at or in person at its Integrity Unit at Level 5, Setia Perkasa 7, Setia Perkasa Complex, Putrajaya. In a recently published report, the syndicate is alleged to involve government staff flying abroad without their travel details being recorded in the immigration system — a practice known as 'phantom travels'.
The Star
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Trading ideas: Perak Transit, Eco-Shop, Sapura Energy, Yoong Onn, Muhibaah, HeiTech Padu, Dnex, Pentamaster, CJ Century, 3REN, ES, ManagePay, Wesrports, Sentral REIT
KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headline in Corporate Malaysia. Perak Transit Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Kangar Municipal Council, which has agreed to appoint the group to manage Terminal Perlis Sentral for 15 years, at an undisclosed contract value. Bursa Malaysia's main market-bound Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd has lowered its initial public offering price to RM1.13/share, down from the earlier set price of RM1.21. Sapura Energy Bhd has assured its clients, partners and stakeholders that its operations and financial activities, including access to the group's bank accounts, remained unaffected and continue as normal. Yoong Onn Corporation Bhd has reported that a fire broke out on May 9 at the factory and warehouse of its 60%-owned subsidiary, T.C. Homeplus Pte Ltd, in Singapore. Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd has received an arbitration notice from a former subcontractor over a project that was mutually terminated nearly five years ago. Haumea Offshore is claiming RM43.4mn from the group. Heitech Padu Bhd has proposed a one-for-four bonus share issuance to reward shareholders, followed by a private placement of new shares to raise up to RM43.7mn to finance the development of the National Integrated Immigration System project. Dagang Nexchange Bhd has proposed to undertake a bonus issue of up to 1.2bn warrants, on the basis of one warrant for every three shares held by shareholders. Pentamaster Corporation Bhd has appointed Hon Tuck Weng as its chief executive officer, effective May 9, 2025. Refined sugar producer MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd plans to restart domestic sugar cane plantations to reduce its complete dependence on imported raw sugar. CJ Century Logistics Holdings Bhd will continue to focus on volume expansion, complemented by improved efficiency and cost-pricing management, according to its Chief Executive Officer, Steven Teow. 3REN Bhd has secured a RM7.1mn contract to supply a set of intelligent automated material management systems integrated with vision inspection and robotics for a semiconductor manufacturer. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd 's Group CEO, Wong Fook Lin, 59, has relinquished his role and been reappointed as Executive Director of the company. E-payment solutions provider Managepay Systems Bhd announced that its subsidiary has been authorised to facilitate wage payments for foreign employees. Westports Holdings Bhd 's net profit for 1QFY25 increased 9.0% YoY to RM225.5mn from RM204.5mn a year ago, due to an increase in containers handled. Sentral Real Estate Investment Trust's net profit for 1QFY25 fell 1.5% YoY to RM19.6mn from RM19.9mn a year ago, due to lower revenue.
