Indonesia, China Hold Most Malaysians Detained Abroad For Drug Offences
Malaysia reports 1,588 citizens detained overseas for drug offences, with Indonesia and China recording the highest numbers.
The number of Malaysians detained overseas for drug-related offences increased to 1,588 as of September this year, Deputy Foreign Minister Lukanisman Awang said.
Indonesia and China record highest numbers
Indonesia and China had the highest numbers among the countries listed, with 381 Malaysians detained in Indonesia and 380 in China, according to Lukanisman.
Singapore followed with 310 Malaysians detained, while Thailand recorded 102 and Japan 72.
Lukanisman said these were the five countries with the highest numbers of Malaysians detained overseas.
The figures place Indonesia and China ahead of Singapore, Thailand and Japan in the list cited by the deputy foreign minister.
He also said increasingly sophisticated drug-smuggling methods had contributed to the frequent arrests of Malaysians overseas.
Source: South China Morning Post
Frequently asked questions
How many Malaysians were detained overseas for drug-related offences as of September this year?
A total of 1,588 Malaysians were detained overseas for drug-related offences.
Which countries detained the highest numbers of Malaysians for drug offences?
Indonesia and China detained the highest numbers, with 381 and 380 Malaysians respectively.
How many Malaysians were detained in Singapore, Thailand and Japan?
Singapore detained 310 Malaysians, Thailand 102 and Japan 72.
What contributed to the frequent arrests of Malaysians overseas?
Increasingly sophisticated drug-smuggling methods contributed to the frequent arrests.
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