Malaysian border authorities detained a 28-year-old woman from China at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on Friday evening after she attempted to leave the country using a forged electronic pass (E-Pass).
According to the Border Control and Protection Agency (Agensi Kawalan dan Perlindungan Sempadan, AKPS), the arrest took place at approximately 6.30 pm at the KLIA Terminal 2 International Departure Hall. The woman was scheduled to board a 9.30 pm flight to Kunming, China, when an immigration officer discovered irregularities in her travel document during a standard inspection.
An initial check of the document revealed that the E-Pass, which stated it was issued on 22 July 2025 and valid until 20 July 2026, did not match any record in the national immigration database. Further examination by immigration enforcement confirmed that the document was counterfeit. The woman was immediately detained and escorted to the KLIA Enforcement Division for investigation under the Immigration Act 1959/63. (The Star)
Authorities said the suspect is currently being held at the KLIA2 Immigration Detention Depot, where she will remain pending further investigation and potential prosecution. The AKPS has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening border security and warned that the use of falsified travel documents is a serious offence that could lead to deportation and a permanent entry ban. (Malay Mail)
This latest incident adds to a string of similar cases at Malaysia’s main entry points in recent months. In August 2025, an Indonesian national was detained at KLIA Terminal 1 for attempting to leave Malaysia using fake immigration stamps. (Malay Mail)
Earlier in July 2025, immigration officers arrested seven Afghan nationals who were caught entering Malaysia using forged visas obtained abroad. (The Star)
In another report, the Malaysia Checkpoints & Border Agency (MCBA) revealed that it had detained 22 foreigners in August for various immigration offences, including the possession of forged documents. (New Straits Times)
Authorities emphasized that the increase in forged document cases may be linked to international syndicates exploiting relaxed post-pandemic travel systems. The government has since vowed to increase biometric verification checks and strengthen inter-agency cooperation to detect such crimes at Malaysian borders.
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