Penang: A 52-year-old foreign national was arrested yesterday for allegedly attempting to steal from a fellow passenger on board a flight from Subang to Penang. The incident occurred around noon, drawing attention when a passenger noticed an unidentified man rummaging through their luggage.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Southwest District Police issued a statement detailing the incident. The complainant promptly alerted the flight crew, who responded swiftly. Following the flight’s arrival, a police report was filed at the Penang International Airport Police Station in Bayan Lepas.

While investigations confirmed that no valuable items were missing, the suspect was detained for further questioning. Authorities plan to seek a remand order at the Balik Pulau Magistrate’s Court to facilitate investigations under Section 379/511 of the Penal Code for attempted theft.