(omitted)

Govinden said the baggage scan did not reveal anything but the officers were curious as to why the suspect, a male in his early 30s, was carrying lip gloss tubes with him.

foil: 〈計画などを〉失敗させる,妨げる;〈人の〉(企てなどを)くじく,裏をかく

smuggle in: 密輸入する

syabuって日本語由来ですか？

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz said taxi drivers are "ambassadors" as they are among the front-liners who interact with the foreigners and public.

"The involvement of people from all walks of life is important in fighting corruption.

"Taxi drivers are those who frequently interact with the public, they can get a lot of information from their passengers," said Nazri at the launch of ighting Corruption Through Taxi Drivers campaign at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre.

He added that if they know of such activities, and think their information is valuable, they should step forward to report to the MACC.

“For example, if they suspect some of their passengers may be involved in graft activities, then they should immediately take the passengers to any MACC office and lodge a report,” said Nazri.

He added that apart from being informants, they can also spread information on combating graft to their passengers to create more public awareness.

Also present was MACC chief Datuk Seri Abu Kassim Mohamed.

Nazri said to kick off the campaign, some 200 taxi drivers have been selected to take part in the campaign, adding that more will be roped in, in the future.

Nazri added he hoped MACC will also work with other government agencies such as the Road Transport Department to further expand the campaign.

Asked if incentives or rewards will be provided for taxi drivers who take part in the campaign and become informants, Nazri said it was possible.

"I think MACC will discuss that later. It is possible," he said.

Asked if trainings will be provided for the taxi drivers in order for them to be familiar with information on curbing corruption, Nazri said: "We know that they (taxi drivers) play an important role so perhaps MACC can work with NGOs or government agencies on giving them training. That will be discussed."

Meanwhile, when asked if the MACC is continuing to investigate Custom officers under the 3b operation, Nazri said: “MACC will issue a statement soon.”

In April, over 60 Custom officers of various ranks and posts were arrested by the MACC under the 3b operation for alleged involvement in corruption, money laundering and other offences.

graft: ■n.【1】｟米俗｠(地位･職権利用による)不正利得,収賄,汚職:
receive graft 収賄をする.【2】収賄[汚職]事件;その手口

rope in: (2)｟英｠説得して(活動に)参加させる,引き込む.

タクシー運転手を汚職の抑制に使うとは、斬新なアイディア！さすが（？）マレーシア、ボレ！！