Johor immigration denies closing counters for Raya ‘party’

 It says counters at its Setia Tropika office remained open and that the 'party' was just an internal potluck.

Members of the public will always be notified beforehand of counter closures, said Johor immigration director Rusdi Darus. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA:

 The Johor chapter of the immigration department has denied claims that it closed counters at the Setia Tropika office for an Aidilfitri party.

Its director, Rusdi Darus, said immigration counters were operating as usual and that the “party” was just an internal Aidilfitri do, Harian Metro reported.

“There may have been some Hari Raya songs playing in the background, but it was a small-scale event with no external parties invited,” he said.

He added that members of the public would always be notified beforehand of counter closures. - FMT