Malaysia refuses to cooperate in search for ex-mayor Alice Guo

Malaysia has refused to cooperate with Philippine authorities seeking to locate former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo, according to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla.

Remulla stated that Malaysia possesses details regarding Guo's departure, including the aircraft used, but has not shared this information, possibly due to the Sabah territorial dispute.

The Malaysian Embassy is reportedly obtaining the necessary information to address Remulla's claims, according to Malaysian Ambassador Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino Anthony.

Guo is accused of having ties to Chinese criminal syndicates and money laundering connected to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs).

She escaped in July amid congressional investigations into POGO hubs and was later deported after her arrest in Jakarta on September 4, 2024.

Her travel records indicate she fled to Malaysia and Singapore before arriving in Indonesia, using her Philippine passport.