SEPANG: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) is investigating four of its officers suspected of colluding to help foreign nationals bypass immigration checks at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) without following procedures.
They are suspected of doing so between January and April.
AKPS said on Wednesday (May 21) the officers are being investigated for suspected involvement in the practice known as "counter setting", where selected individuals are allowed through inspection counters without going through proper procedures.
"AKPS views this matter seriously and will not compromise with any officer or individual involved in any misconduct or action that could jeopardise the nation’s border security and sovereignty.
"Stern action will be taken under the law, including disciplinary action against the officers involved,” it said.
The agency reported that during the same period, it detained 25 individuals from Vietnam, Cambodia, India and Indonesia at KLIA while attempting to leave Malaysia.
"They were detained for overstaying, and their entry approval is suspected to have been through unlawful procedures.
"The arrests were the result of routine inspections and continuous monitoring by AKPS in KLIA,” it added.
The agency said it will continue to intensify monitoring and improve enforcement to ensure the country’s entry points are not misused by those seeking to undermine national border security and sovereignty. – Bernama
