KUALA LUMPUR – Questions have surfaced over the possibility of a Perlis man participating in the Russia-Ukraine conflict following the alleged discovery of Malaysian identity documents by Moscow’s forces at a Ukrainian military stronghold.
Yesterday, images of a Malaysian driver’s licence appeared on a pro-Russian Telegram group with captions suggesting that they were war trophies obtained by Russian soldiers at a Ukrainian base in the Zaporizhia region.
Details from the images suggest that the probationary driver’s licence belongs to a 20-year-old man whose address is in Padang Besar, Perlis.
Further checks on the name of the licence holder show an individual with a similar name who attended a private school in Perlis.
Meanwhile, another photograph shared on the Telegram group shows a MyKad alongside passports from various other nations.
However, the details on the identity card were not visible and it could not be determined if it belonged to the same individual from Perlis.
The Ukraine Embassy told Scoop that they do not have information on the matter, adding that the photo came from Russian sources that should not be trusted.
Meanwhile, Wisma Putra also said that they were unable to verify the information.
“For now, we are unable to verify the information. We are working with the relevant enforcement authorities to confirm the matter. It is important to remember that the safety of Malaysians abroad is an individual responsibility.”
“Although Malaysia is ready to provide consular services, citizens must make sure they take steps to remain safe,” a statement by Wisma Putra said. – October 29, 2024