Lim Tean, 61, reportedly crossed into M'sia by land before hiding in JB apartment: Shin Min
Two Singaporeans were earlier charged with allegedly helping Lim leave Singapore illegally.
Singaporean lawyer and politician Lim Tean, 61, reportedly breached Malaysia's borders by land, according to a leak to Shin Min Daily News. The source claims Lim evaded surrendering to serve his prison term. He sought refuge in a rented apartment in Johor Bahru, where he was apprehended by the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) on August 6.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing a man taking the apartment keys, with the name Mohammad Adam matching Lim's. The lawman was ordered to remain in the apartment until August 7, but he was taken into custody a day early. Upon the police's arrival, Lim allegedly resisted opening the door for around two hours and failed to provide a passport when asked.
He appeared disheveled and exhausted during his arrest. Sources also stated that Lim ventured outside the apartment twice daily to procure takeout food, but was eventually identified due to the locality's regular presence of Singaporeans.
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