Malaysian authorities have revoked the passports of 68 citizens over their involvement in Islamic State (IS)’s activities abroad, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said, warning the threat from the dreaded terror outfit is real.
Mr. Ahmad, who is also the Home Minister, said the passports were revoked two weeks ago after a directive was issued by Prime Minister Najib Razak. “They no longer have travelling documents as Malaysian citizens. In fact, when they come back to this country, action will be taken against them under the Immigration Act,” he said on Sunday.
The 68 Malaysians included two families which had travelled to Syria with the intention to fight for the IS, he said.
“They went to Syria to supposedly fight for IS , but are working as cleaners and sweepers there,” Mr. Ahmad said. — PTI
