# Chinese Woman Jumps Mezzanine to Sneak Into KLIA Departure Area

_May 19 09:35_

Tags: Malaysia, other, safety & operations, other relevant news

A Chinese national without funds for a return ticket allegedly jumped from a mezzanine level to bypass check-in and immigration at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, where she was arrested for aggressive behavior

## Summary

A Chinese national was arrested at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 after allegedly sneaking into the international departure area without a valid ticket. The incident occurred on Saturday, May 16, around 1:35 pm at Gate C. Preliminary investigations revealed the suspect entered Malaysia on April 30 for a holiday but lacked funds for a return flight. She allegedly jumped from a mezzanine level to bypass the Autogate check-in process, then passed through immigration. She was arrested by auxiliary police at 1:45 pm after behaving aggressively towards security officers. The suspect was brought before the Sepang Court on May 17 and remanded under the Protected Areas and Protected Places Act. The incident raises questions about airport security flow and potential impacts on Autogate access for foreign nationals

## Sources cited

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