Malaysia tightens checks at borders with Singapore to deter ‘smuggling’ of subsidised items

Malaysia tightens checks at borders with Singapore to deter ‘smuggling’ of subsidised items

Border officials will look out for items like subsidised packet cooking oil, sugar, flour and rice. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Malaysia steps up enforcement at checkpoints bordering Singapore to prevent 'smuggling' of subsidised items

Malaysia has increased enforcement measures at checkpoints bordering Singapore to prevent subsidised items from being taken across the border, The Star reported on Tuesday (March 31).These include more checks by the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency, a Malaysian Home Ministry official told The Star.Raising concerns that Singaporeans might head to Johor to stockpile essentials amid the Middle East conflict, the official added: "We do…