UPDATE May 16, 2014 (11.49am): As published in Malay Mail today Pos Malaysia to probe flare, smoke bomb parcel Pos Malaysia is conducting an investigation following Malay Mail’s expose that a flare and smoke bomb were couriered via PosLaju from Kulaijaya to the daily’s office in Redberry City here. The national postal and courier service provider had, in a statement yesterday, said it was mandatory for senders to declare the items to be delivered to ensure they were not hazardous or prohibited. Among the prohibited items listed in Postlaju’s Consignment Notes are firearms, combustible materials and drugs. “These measures are consistent with the international best practices of postal and courier operators,” said the statement. “Pos Malaysia always endeavours to exercise due care in its operations. In this instance, such care has been observed, implemented and complied with by Pos Malaysia/PosLaju. There was no reasonable ground for PosLaju to suspect the package woul...
