Student faces jail and fine for bringing cats into M’sia


Scottish fold from Moscow, detained at KLIA as its owner flouted Maqis Act.

PETALING JAYA: A 26-year-old Malaysian student who brought back two cats from Russia could face hefty penalties and jail time for flouting import regulations.

The woman, who arrived from Moscow with two Scottish Folds, risks being fined up to RM100,000 or jail up to six years or both.

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