Chinese Woman Detained at KLIA After Forcing Through Departure Autogate Without Ticket
M. Ravi confirmed that a Chinese woman was detained after allegedly behaving aggressively and attempting to pass through the international departure gate at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 without a valid flight ticket.
According to police, the incident occurred at around 1.35pm at International Departure Gate C when the woman managed to pass through the security inspection autogate before being stopped by airport security personnel.
Authorities said the suspect became aggressive when approached for inspection by officers stationed at the departure area.
“Acting on information received, auxiliary police from Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) KLIA detained the woman at approximately 1.45pm on the same day,” Ravi said in a statement.
Initial investigations revealed that the woman had entered Malaysia on April 30 for a holiday together with a friend.
However, police believe she later ran into financial difficulties after exhausting her travel funds and was unable to purchase a return ticket to China.
Authorities said the woman’s attempt to bypass airport security procedures raised concerns because the departure area is classified as a protected and restricted zone with strict access controls.
The suspect was later brought before the Sepang Court for a remand application to facilitate further investigations.
The court granted a one-day remand order under Section 7 of the Protected Areas and Protected Places Act 1959.
Under the law, offenders may face a fine of up to RM1,000, imprisonment of up to two years, or both upon conviction.
The incident has drawn attention to security measures at Malaysia’s main international airport, particularly involving the use of autogate systems and access to international departure zones.
Airports such as KLIA operate under strict security protocols to ensure that only passengers with valid travel documents and confirmed flight tickets are permitted to enter restricted departure areas.
The autogate system itself incorporates multiple layers of identity verification and document screening to prevent unauthorised access and security breaches.
Security observers noted that the swift response by airport auxiliary police and security officers helped prevent the situation from escalating further while ensuring airport operations remained unaffected.
At the same time, the case also highlights challenges sometimes faced by foreign tourists who encounter financial difficulties while travelling abroad.
Nevertheless, authorities stressed that any attempt to bypass airport security procedures remains a serious offence because it directly concerns public safety and national border security.
-wilayah.com.my
