The Myanmarese nationals, who illegally crossed the border into India, had been apprehended by security forces from different spots in Churachandpur district
Wednesday, 24 Feb 2021 12:56 PM MYT
BY EMMANUEL SANTA MARIA CHIN
Myanmar migrants to be deported from Malaysia are seen inside an immigration truck, in Lumut February 23, 2021. Reuters pic
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 A decision by the government and Immigration Department to deport some 1,086 Myanmar nationals yesterday evening, despite a court order temporarily blocking it, could be deemed as a contempt of court, Opposition MPs said today.
Sungai Buloh MP Sivarasa Rasiah, during a Zoom tele conference held this morning alongside other opposition lawmakers, said the Immigration Department should have been aware of the court order as proceedings were held inter-parte, with lawyers representing the agency present during the hearing.