Cops to act against two companies used as fronts by N. Koreans

KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman is in the process of taking action against two Malaysian-registered companies allegedly used by North Koreans to sell military-grade communications equipment in violation of United Nations sanctions against Pyongyang.

The companies – International Global System and International Golden Services – are on the radar of the police, according to Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar.

Khalid said Bukit Aman constantly monitored and took preemptive measures to ensure that Malaysia is not used for activities detrimental to national security.

“We have taken steps to comply with international regulations with regards to related sanctions,” he said in a statement.

Reuters had named the two companies on Monday and said that they were linked to Glocom, a business operated from Malaysia that sold military radio equipment in violation of the UN sanctions.

Khalid said the source of the report had established that no company with the name of “Glocom” existed in Malaysia.

“However, it stated that the website www.glocom.com.my was registered in 2009 by an entity called International Global System.

“A similarly named company, International Golden Services, was listed as the contact point on the website,” Khalid said, adding that the companies are said to be controlled by North Korean directors and share holders.

“We are aware of the companies. International Global System Sdn Bhd was registered in 2005 and its nature of business was stated as multimedia and electronics, and general trading. It is in the process of being struck off,” he said.

The IGP said the second company – International Golden Services Sdn Bhd – was registered in 2012 and listed its business as information technology and telecommunication technology products as well as solutions provider.

“It is also in the process of being struck off,” he said.

A check with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM) listed the status of both companies as “existing” along with the phrase “striking off in process”.

The CCM’s information listed International Global System (M) Sdn Bhd’s two directors and secretary as Malaysians who between them hold 55% of the company’s shares, while the rest are held by individuals named Ryan Su-nyo and Pyon Won-gun.

International Golden Services Sdn Bhd on the other hand has four directors, two of whom are Malaysians while the other two are named as Kim Chang-hyok and Kim Un-sim.

Chang-hyok also holds 50% of the company’s shares, with a Malaysian holding the remaining 50%.

A search on the Web for www.glocom.com.my showed that the website no longer exists.

The last available screenshot of the website was from Oct 2 last year and showed that the website offered various military radio equipment.

All sales enquiries were directed to a Glocom email address.