Man Caught Smuggling into Malaysia to Hide Second Wife from First

• A Malaysian man was apprehended by the Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) while attempting to enter Malaysia illegally by sea from Indonesia.
• He confessed to taking an illegal route because his first wife held his passport, and he wanted to conceal his second marriage from her.
• The man's second wife, residing in Medan, Indonesia, was five months pregnant and in serious condition, prompting his urgent and risky journey.
• He was caught on January 26 during a special MMEA operation targeting human trafficking, alongside 28 other illegal immigrants.
• The incident highlights how illegal routes can expose personal secrets and lead to legal troubles.

Why It Matters: A Malaysian man's attempt to hide his second marriage led him to an illegal sea journey and arrest.