Originally Posted by monahos
I noticed KUL recently started doing US-style mini-interviews on some outbound long-hauls (e.g. on KUL-AMS in April). Obviously, the personnel needs some training, as my interviewer insisted on seeing my country's ID card (I have no idea what he was talking about), in addition to my passport.
This practice at KUL is not new and has been around since the airport moved from Subang to Sepang.
No, I dont like being stopped by them. You get the same feeling when you are being pulled-over by a traffic policeman. It makes you feel like you have done something wrong but not knowing what it is.
Who are these guys anyway ? The dont wear any uniform and they dont introduce themselves. Are they airport security, airline security, customs or immigration officers ? On a flight bound for SYD, I once saw an Aussie guy taking on this role at KUL departure gate . Recently one of these "security" guy used a miniature eye instrument to check my passport, quite amusing actually !