Sabah customs seize RM16.6 mil in liquor, chicken and rice

Published on: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Published on: Tue, Jun 10, 2025
By: Crystal E Hermenegildus Text Size: Crystal E Hermenegildus/Daily Express KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Customs Department seized over RM16.6 million worth of alcohol, boneless chicken, and rice in three separate raids. Assistant Director General Siti Mang said the first bust happened between May 14–29, involving 33 containers of liquor at Sepanggar Port.
Advertisement Other seizures included 28 tonnes of frozen chicken on May 16 and 150 tonnes of smuggled rice disguised as animal feed on May 29 at 3.50pm. All cases are under investigation under the Customs Act 1967. * Read full report in tomorrow's print paper or log in or sign up for e-paper and premium online news access. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss.
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