Defence Minister: Malaysia tightens border control, 84 illegals arrested since MCO
Saturday, 25 Apr 2020 02:59 PM MYTDefence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that so far, the authorities have nabbed 84 individuals who tried to sneak into Malaysia through the backdoor.— Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
In his daily security press conference today, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that so far, the authorities have nabbed 84 individuals who tried to sneak into Malaysia through the backdoor. “All security agencies involved have been tasked to ensure that no illegal migrants can enter through these backdoors. Since the movement control order was implemented, up to 84 individuals have been arrested for trespassing into the country through the backdoor,” he said.
In related news, Ismail Sabri also mentioned that Putrajaya’s decision to quarantine all Malaysians returning home from foreign lands was correct after 131 individuals in quarantine were tested positive for Covid-19.
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