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PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed satisfaction with the overall performance of the immigration staff at KLIA Terminal 1 during his surprise visit yesterday.

PETALING JAYA: A Sarawak Pakatan Harapan (PH) leader has defended tourism, arts and culture minister Tiong King Sing over an incident in KLIA Terminal 1 and the latter’s allegations on corrupt activities involving the immigration department.

‘Akmal had knee-jerk action based on weak news tabloid.’

PETALING JAYA - A Malaysian minister who was reported to have caused a commotion at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) said he had to step in to help a traveller from China, who alleged that she was asked to pay several thousand ringgit to be allowed entry into the country. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing also...

A detained woman alleged that an official said she could be released by paying an RM18,000 entry fee. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Agency chief says duo called in to give information on alleged corruption among Immigration officers.

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will investigate an allegation of graft involving immigration officers at KLIA.

Transport minister points out he himself accessed restricted areas during recent event.

He learnt that some travellers were asked to pay several thousand ringgit or face detention at the airport. Read more at straitstimes.com.

PETALING JAYA: Tourism, arts and culture minister Tiong King Sing has called out Dewan Negara president Rais Yatim for his “outdated” and “narrow-minded” views on a proposal to recognise bak kut teh as a heritage food.