Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay says those entering from most Middle East nations and certain African countries do not require a visa. FMTNews Cops Visa
KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman counter-terrorism chief Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay says Malaysia remains a “transit point” for terrorist groups as those entering from most Middle East nations and certain African countries do not require a visa.
“Since they enter the country without a visa, Malaysia becomes their first choice,” he said, adding that it is up to the government and home ministry to tighten existing visa laws.“So far, we’ve arrested 38 foreign terrorist fighters who were transiting in Malaysia since 2013.A US government report on terrorism last year named Malaysia as a “source and transit point” for terrorist groups like the Islamic State, Abu Sayyaf, Al-Qaeda and Jemaah Islamiyah, which Putrajaya acknowledged.
However, the report made no mention of the now-defunct Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam , which made headlines following the arrest of 12 individuals on suspicion of involvement with the militant group. “We are a sovereign country – we have our own laws and listings. And we go through a consistent standard operating procedure before they are listed,” he said.
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