Malaysia revoked passports of 68 citizens over IS-related activities

Malaysian authorities have revoked the passports of 68 citizens over their involvement with activities linked to violent terror group, Islamic State (IS).

The New Straits Times‘ Dawn Chan reports that two families — from Shah Alam and Ipoh — were among those to have their passports revoked.

“They no longer have travel documents as Malaysian citizens. In fact, when they return to this country, legal action according to Immigration Act would be taken against them. Their passports were cancelled two weeks ago after the Prime Minister issued the directive,” Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was quoted as saying. 

The families, Zahid said, had travelled to Syria to purportedly gain a “shortcut to martydom.”

Both families reportedly had children between the ages of three and 11 and had sold everything to make the journey to Syria.

“They had gone there to purportedly fight for IS but they are there working as cleaners and sweepers. I have proof via pictures that they are doing so,” Zahid, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, was quoted further.

“I received a message that they have regretted this and want to come back. But I do not want to compromise with those who betray the country and religion. We disown them and we do not want to recognise them as Malaysians,” he said.

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