The Malaysian Immigration Department has refuted claims, which went viral on social media, that legal action can be taken against drivers of public transport carrying undocumented immigrants.
Immigration director-general Ruslin Jusoh advised the public not to be deceived by such information without first checking with the authorities as the false claim is believed to be spread by irresponsible parties.
He said public transport drivers do not have the authority to check such documents and do not need to be burdened with the task of checking the status of their foreign passengers.
"However, if it is found that they voluntarily protect any person whom they know violate provisions in the law, then they can be convicted under Section 56(1)(d) of the Immigration Act 1959/63," he said in a statement today.
He said the department would not compromise and would take strict action against anyone who commits an offence under the Immigration Act 1959/63.
- Bernama
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