Eight Filipino seafarers detained by Malaysia over immigration law breach


MANILA: Eight Filipino seafarers have been detained by Malaysia over alleged violations of Malaysian immigration laws and regulations, the Philippines' Migrant Workers (DMW) said Friday (April 18).

DMW Secretary Hans Cacdac (pic) said the crew members are being detained at a police station in Kota Tinggi, in the state of Johor.

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