Aussie ex-terror suspect denied entry

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The first person in Australia to be charged under the country's terrorism laws has been denied entry into Singapore on account of his previous terror-related activities.

A Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) spokesman told The Straits Times that Mr Zeky Mallah, 34, had arrived on a flight from Sydney on Wednesday and was stopped at Changi Airport. He was sent back to Australia yesterday morning.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on June 08, 2018, with the headline Aussie ex-terror suspect denied entry. Subscribe