KANGAR, April 16 — In response to the recent shooting incident at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1, the Perlis police have intensified surveillance along the Malaysia-Thailand border, particularly targeting smuggling routes, to prevent the suspect from fleeing the country. Perlis police chief Datuk Muhammad Abdul Halim announced the strengthened measures, highlighting collaboration with Bukit Aman and the General Operations Force (PGA) to monitor entry points and known smuggling paths.
The suspect, identified as having a history of criminal activity, allegedly fired shots at his wife at the KLIA arrival hall entrance, injuring her bodyguard in the process. According to Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain, the suspect had prior criminal records, including charges of criminal intimidation and theft. The victim had also filed previous reports against the suspect under the Penal Code, indicating a history of conflict between the two parties.
