Two Malaysians found hiding in car boot in bid to leave Singapore illegally

Under the Immigration Act 1959, illegal departure is punishable by a fine of up to S$2,000, imprisonment of up to six months, or both. - ST file

SINGAPORE: Two Malaysians were arrested on Saturday (July 5) for attempting to illegally leave Singapore by hiding in the boot of a car, according to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

In a statement on Tuesday, ICA said the car’s driver, a 20-year-old Malaysian, was also arrested.