Govt cancels passports of 68 IS supporters (Star - 7/8/2016)
Was there any right to be heard? Was there even any 'show cause' letter or notice send...
By the cancellation of Malaysian's passports - how many Malaysians just suddenly became illegal 'immigrants' in some country?
What offense did they commit - these "ideological criminals"?
68 passports revoked - how many men? women? children?
Sunday, 7 August 2016 | MYT 7:09 PM
Govt cancels passports of 68 IS supporters
KUALA SELANGOR: A total 68 passports belonging to Malaysians
who are abroad have been revoked due to their involvement with the
Islamic State (IS).
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said their
involvement with the militant group was uncovered by intelligence.
"They no longer have travel documents as Malaysian citizens and if
they return to the country, action in line with the Immigration Act will
be initiated against them," Dr Ahmad Zahid, who is also Home Minister
told reporters after opening the Kuala Selangor Umno division meeting
Sunday.
He added that the passports were cancelled two weeks ago after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak directed the move.
Earlier in his speech Dr Ahmad Zahid said those who had left the
country to go and serve the militant group did not deserve to return
home.
Dr Ahmad Zahid added that there will be no compromise with those who have betrayed their country and people.
"We will disown them," said Dr Ahmad Zahid, adding that the Government does not want "ideological criminals" in the country.
He narrated how two families with young children - from Shah Alam and
Ipoh - had sold their property and belongings and moved to Syria to
serve IS.
"But what they are doing now is washing toilets and sweeping roads there. I have photos to prove it," he added.
According to Dr Ahmad Zahid he received messages that they regret their move and want to come home.
"But the Cabinet has decided to cancel their passports," he added.
On another matter, Dr Ahmad Zahid said the authorities were currently
searching for eight out of the 10 grenades in the hands of a militant
group which had launched an attack here.
Two of the grenades were set off at the Movida Restaurant in Puchong on June 28.
He said police and the military are tracking down the militants and the eight bombs that are in their possession. - Star, 7/8/2016
Monday, 8 August 2016
‘They have betrayed the nation’
KUALA SELANGOR: The passports of 68 Malaysians, who are abroad,
have been revoked due to their involvement with the Islamic State (IS).
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that
intelligence information had confirmed their involvement with the
militant group.
“They no longer have travel documents as Malaysian citizens and if
they return to our country legal action in line with the Immigration Act
will be initiated against them ,” Dr Ahmad Zahid, who is also home
minister, told reporters after opening the Kuala Selangor Umno division
meeting Sunday.
He said the passports were cancelled two weeks ago after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak ordered it.
Earlier in his speech, Dr Ahmad Zahid said those who left the country
to go and serve the militant group did not deserve to come back home.
Dr Ahmad Zahid added that no compromises would be made for those who betrayed their country and people.
“We will disown them,” said Dr Ahmad Zahid, who added that the Government did not want any ideological criminals in Malaysia
He narrated how a family each from Shah Alam and Ipoh, with young
children, had sold their properties and belongings and moved to Syria to
serve IS.
“But what they are doing now is washing toilets and sweeping roads there.
“I have photos to prove it,” he added.
According to Dr Ahmad Zahid, he has received messages that they regretted their move and wanted to come home.
“But the Cabinet has decided to cancel their passports,” he added.
On another matter, Dr Ahmad Zahid said the relevant authorities were
currently in search of eight out of the 10 grenades that were in the
hands of a militant group which had launched an attack here in the Klang
Valley recently.
Two of the bombs were set off at the Movida Restaurant in Puchong on June 28.
He said the police and the military were tracking down the militants and the eight grenades that were in their possession.
“We do not know when and where the next incident is going to take
place but we are lucky that the police Counter Terrorism Division and
the armed forces, who have been doing a great job in taking care of
security, are hunting them down.
“Steps are also being taken to tighten security measures in the country.”
Dr Ahmad Zahid, who is Umno vice president, also initiated a motion
at the delegates meeting to prevent IS activities from creeping into the
country. - Star, 8/8/2016
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