Bust of Chinese burglary gang sparks fears of crime surge in Malaysia amid visa-free policy
The Chinese suspects, lacking valid travel documents, used rented cars to reach target houses identified by their Malaysian accomplice, police said, using proceeds from the stolen items to pay for their stay at three-star hotels.
However, some Malaysians fear the influx of Chinese interest in the country could also bring crime and gang problems to a country already contending with a wave of cyber scam threats, mainly led by Chinese crime networks.