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FRIDAY | JUNE 6, 2025

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13 foreigners held over illegal homestay operations

Body found at construction site confirmed as missing Briton PETALING JAYA: Police have confirmed that the decomposed body found at a partially constructed condominium in Bangsar is that of a missing British man. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said a post-mortem revealed the 25-year-old died from chest injuries consistent with a fall from a considerable height. Police received a report at about 4.30pm on Wednesday regarding the discovery of a man lying face down near a lift shaft at the lower level of the construction site. “The body was identified by the victim’s uncle, who recognised distinctive tattoos, and confirmed to be that of a missing person reported on June 2.” Rusdi added that there were no signs of foul play at the scene and the case has been classified as sudden death. The public has been urged not to speculate on the case. Police are appealing to anyone with information about the deceased, identified as Johnson Doyle, to come forward and assist in the investigation. Doyle was last seen on May 27, when he is believed to have visited Healy Mac’s Irish Bar in Bangsar to take part in a pub quiz. Marijuana worth RM1.5m found in airport luggage BUTTERWORTH: The Customs Department seized 29 packets of marijuana, believed to be worth RM1.5 million, from an unclaimed piece of luggage at the Penang International Airport on March 4. State Customs director Rohaizad Ali said the luggage, which carried no identification, was discovered at Baggage Carousel A during routine checks. “A search of the luggage uncovered 29 transparent packets containing dried plant material suspected to be marijuana, estimated to weigh 16kgs with a street value of RM1.5 million,” he told a press conference yesterday. In a separate case on April 16, four packages of dried plants, also suspected to be marijuana, were found during checks on parcels at Pos Malaysia Berhad’s Courier Mail Post centre. The packages weighed 2.2kg and were valued at RM219,000. The parcel had been declared as containing nine comic books and had originally been exported to the United Kingdom but was returned to Malaysia marked as a “Returned Parcel.” Investigations into both cases are ongoing under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. – Bernama

woman were detained on suspicion of committing offences under Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963. The remaining foreign nationals were detained for suspected violations under Section 6(3) of the Immigration Act 1959/63. Six Malaysian citizens and one Bangladeshi man have been summoned to assist with the investigation. The department will continue to take firm action against any party found guilty under the Immigration Act 1959/63, Passport Act 1966, Immigration Regulations 1963 and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007.

passports, one Indonesian and one Indian passport, 48 access cards, a laptop, three mobile phones and guest information forms. Investigations revealed that the suspects had rented residential properties from local landlords and converted them into homestays. Bookings were made online and managed by the foreign nationals, with nightly rates ranging from RM80 to RM400, depending on room size. The 13 individuals are currently being held at the Immigration Department headquarters in Putrajaya for further action. Three Bangladeshi men, one Bangladeshi woman, one Indonesian man and one Indian

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BUTTERWORTH: Penang Customs Department seized 86,086 electronic cigarette devices and 996.5 litres of vape liquid, worth RM5.17 million, including taxes, in two separate raids conducted in April. State Customs director Rohaizad Ali said the operations, carried out at the North Butterworth Container Terminal (NBCT) and Port Klang, also led to the arrest of three men, including a Chinese national. The first raid took place at 1.15pm on April 3, when the enforcement The PETALING JAYA: Thirteen foreign nationals suspected of illegally operating homestay accommodations in the capital were arrested in an immigration raid earlier this week. In a statement issued yesterday, Immigration Department deputy director-general (management) Ismail Mokhtar confirmed the arrests were made during a special operation on Tuesday in two busy areas – Jalan Ipoh and Jalan Sultan Ismail. The operation followed two weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering by officers from the department’s intelligence and special operations division. Those detained include nine men and one woman from Bangladesh, one man from Indonesia, one woman from India, and one woman from the Philippines, all aged between 24 and 40. Authorities are investigating the extent of the illegal operations and the immigration status of the suspects. Further action is expected as part of an ongoing crackdown on unlawful employment and business o Immigration Dept seizes cash, passports and guest records in raid after two-week surveillance Ű BY IKHWAN ZULKAFLEE newsdesk@thesundaily.com

nationals. Initial checks revealed that three Bangladeshi men, one Bangladeshi woman, one Indonesian man and one Indian woman were holders of Temporary Employment Visit passes under the construction and cleaning sectors. The remaining suspects did not possess any valid travel documents or permits to remain in the country. During the raid, immigration officers also seized RM74,000 and US$2,160 (RM9,168) in cash, and also documents and items believed to be linked to the illegal homestay operations. The items included tenancy agreements, four Bangladeshi

Investigations revealed that the suspects had rented residential properties from local landlords and converted them into homestays. – PIC COURTESY OF IMMIGRATION DEPT

Customs Dept seizes RM5.2m in undeclared vape products

million, including tax, after inspecting another container from China at Port Klang. A local man in his 40s, who acted as an agent, was arrested in connection with the case. “The container was declared to contain belts and wallets, but the inspection uncovered undeclared vape devices and liquids mixed with the listed items.” Further investigations are ongoing under Section 133(1)(a) of the Customs Act 1967. – Bernama alleged sexual assault that took place seven years ago. However, the Attorney-General’s Chambers announced on Jan 14, 2020 that it would not pursue criminal proceedings due to insufficient evidence and contradictions in material facts that could not support prosecution under Section 354 of the Penal Code. The High Court, which is hearing the civil suit, has fixed the hearing for June 16 to 19, and June 23 to 25. – Bernama

marks the first vape-related seizure in Penang this year to result in arrests,” he said during a press conference at the Bagan Jermal enforcement storage facility yesterday. Rohaizad added that the container had been declared as carrying plastic goods, but the vape products were concealed among other items and not declared. In a separate raid at 11am on April 10, authorities seized 71,886 electronic cigarette devices and 786.5 litres of vape liquid worth RM3.64 Courts of Judicature Act 1964. On May 23, Anwar filed an application to refer eight legal questions, including whether, under Articles 39, 40 and 43 of the Constitution, a sitting prime minister has limited immunity from lawsuits involving alleged personal conduct that occurred prior to taking office. The legal questions are linked to a civil lawsuit filed by Anwar’s former research assistant Muhammed Yusoff Rawther concerning an

division’s operations unit inspected a container that had arrived at NBCT from China. “The inspection uncovered 14,200 units of electronic cigarette devices and 210 bottles of vape liquid that were undeclared during import, alongside other merchandise. The total estimated value of the goods was RM1.33 million, with duties amounting to RM205,400. “A local man, acting as an agent, and a Chinese national claiming to be the exporter were arrested. This

Anwar files appeal over court ruling KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has filed a notice of appeal against the High Court decision to dismiss his application to refer eight legal questions to the Federal Court, including whether a sitting prime minister has immunity from civil lawsuits. immediately after the proceedings ended yesterday. We hope to secure a hearing date before June 16,” he said when contacted. On Tuesday, High Court Judge Roz Mawar Rozain dismissed Anwar’s application after ruling that none of the articles of the Federal Constitution cited by his legal team gave rise to any real, substantial or justiciable constitutional question warranting determination by the Federal Court under Article 128(2) of the Constitution or Section 84 of the Anwar’s lawyer Datuk Seri K. Rajasegaran confirmed the filing of the notice by legal firm Messrs Zain Megat & Murad. “The notice of appeal was filed