SHAH ALAM - Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) has urged the government to take action against Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing if it is true that he was interfering with the duties of civil servants at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) recently.
Its Vice President Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee said that although King Sing had a special pass to enter the area, his act of disturbing the immigration officer involved was an offense under Section 186 of the Penal Code.
"Civil servants are just doing their jobs according to what their duties are, it is not appropriate for them to be hindered or abused under any circumstances.
"Immigration officers need to be respected and be allowed to carry out their legal duties without interference and pressure from the public," he said in a statement on Monday.
On Thursday, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing had reportedly entered KLIA Terminal 1 and disrupted the actions of immigration officers who were detaining a tourist from a foreign country.
Ronald, also reminded any party not to obstruct or interfere with the work of the authorities, especially when ot involve matters of security and national sovereignty.
Its Vice President Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee said that although King Sing had a special pass to enter the area, his act of disturbing the immigration officer involved was an offense under Section 186 of the Penal Code.
"Civil servants are just doing their jobs according to what their duties are, it is not appropriate for them to be hindered or abused under any circumstances.
"Immigration officers need to be respected and be allowed to carry out their legal duties without interference and pressure from the public," he said in a statement on Monday.
On Thursday, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing had reportedly entered KLIA Terminal 1 and disrupted the actions of immigration officers who were detaining a tourist from a foreign country.
Ronald, also reminded any party not to obstruct or interfere with the work of the authorities, especially when ot involve matters of security and national sovereignty.