KUALA LUMPUR: The Foreign Ministry has clarified that the detention of a Malaysian man in Japan was not automatically reported to the embassy because Japanese law requires the individual’s explicit consent. Wisma Putra confirmed that Muhammad Faiq Zafran Mohd Jailani, reported missing on Dec 2 last year, is in the custody of the Toyama Minami Police Station. The Malaysian Embassy in Tokyo initiated efforts to locate him immediately upon his disappearance, engaging with Japan's Foreign Ministry and local enforcement. Investigative authorities in Toyama stated that Muhammad Faiq did not grant consent to disclose his information at the material time, legally prohibiting authorities from notifying the embassy. Wisma Putra reminded Malaysians abroad to strictly adhere to the laws and regulations of their host countries.

Source: The Star February 17, 2026 11:34 UTC