This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 1 April 2026 by Ms Agalya J. Munusamy and moderated by Mr Aaron Liew. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks.
Overview:
If “uncustomed” goods are found in your car, shop, warehouse or home, could you be charged for smuggling?
Many assume that smuggling offences only involve organised criminal activity or large commercial shipments. In reality, one can be investigated by the Customs Department in a wide range of situations, including bringing goods into Malaysia without proper declaration, importing or possessing items that require permits or are subject to duty without complying with such requirements.
Once goods are seized by the Customs Department, matters can escalate quickly. One may face investigations, compound offers, forfeiture of goods, and, in some cases, even criminal prosecution in court.
Join us for this online talk where we will walk you through the prosecution process and explain the legal options available when dealing with the Customs Department’s enforcement actions.
Talk Points:
- Seizure of goods by the Customs Department
- Forfeiture proceedings
- Criminal prosecution
- Defence strategies and mitigation
Speaker: Agalya J. Munusamy (Partner)
Moderator: Aaron Liew (Senior Associate)
A copy of the talk slide in PDF format is available for download here.
