Malaysia travel-restriction plan for women sparks anger


	Malaysia travel-restriction plan for women sparks anger

Deepti

5-4-2008 8:00 AM

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5-4-2008 8:06 AM

alanocu

what are they suggesting by saying syndicates are using women to smuggle drugs - how is written consent meant to prevent any of this....?

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