Malaysian trio jailed for attempting to smuggle contraband cigarettes into Singapore


SINGAPORE: Malaysian Ching Siong Huat, who attempted to drive into Singapore with contraband cigarettes hidden in his car, was sentenced to seven months jail by the court on Aug 19.

His two female passengers, Joo Mei Suan, 43, and her daughter, Ler Kia Ling, 18, who were also involved in the smuggling attempt, were each sentenced to six months’ jail.

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