Malaysian arrested for helping ex-church leader's attempt to flee Singapore

Chew Eng Han, who was due to begin his jail term on Feb 22, was arrested at sea along with another man who was piloting the boat on Feb 21. - ST file photo

SINGAPORE: Police have arrested a 45-year-old Malaysian man for his suspected involvement in helping former City Harvest Church leader Chew Eng Han's attempted escape from Singapore, Channel NewsAsia reported.  

Quoting Singapore Police Force (SPF), the report said Khoo Kea Leng was arrested in Malaysia with the help of the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) after the Singapore State Courts issued a warrant of arrest.