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Two Malaysian soldiers have been charged at Alor Star Sessions Court with illegally transporting three Myanmar nationals across the Malaysia-Thailand border in a case that highlights ongoing trafficking concerns in the region.
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Two Malaysian soldiers were charged in Alor Setar Sessions Court with smuggling three Myanmar migrants through Bukit Kayu Hitam border. The charges highlight security vulnerabilities at major crossing points.
Authorities have arrested a student from a private higher education institution for attempting to import 14.63kg of cannabis buds worth RM1.17 million through Bukit Kayu Hitam. The contraband was recovered during a routine border check.