A Malaysian man's bid to exit Singapore illegally was stopped by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Thursday (June 12).

He was found concealed in a Malaysia-registered grey lorry at Tuas Checkpoint, according to ICA's Facebook post on June 13.

After conducting thorough checks, ICA officers discovered him lying flat in a corner of the lorry's cargo area.

The man, along with the driver and attendant of the vehicle, has been arrested and handed over to ICA's Enforcement Division for further inquiries.

ICA emphasized in their Facebook post that illegal entry or exit attempts in Singapore are treated seriously.

Individuals leaving Singapore without a valid passport may face a fine of up to $2,000, imprisonment of up to six months, or both.

Those aiding someone in illegal departure from Singapore could be sentenced to a jail term of six months to two years and fined up to $6,000.

Vehicles used in such offenses may also be confiscated.