Datuk M. Govinden: Director of Customs, KLIA

Datuk M. Govinden:KL International Airport Customs Director

(1956-2012)

He was a prominent figure in the war against drug trafficking ! 
 He waged a successful war against drug trafficking at airport entry points.The best this nation has seen!

 

SEPANG: The late KL International Airport Customs director Datuk M. Govinden was a role model among his peers and a dedicated leader who always had a smile.His colleagues said Govinden's track record was exemplary, and numerous drug busts of foreign nationalities had won him accolades from both the enforcement agencies and the public."He was always pleasant and had a great character and positive attitude," said Customs assistant director-general (enforcement) Datuk Zainul Abidin Taib.

Zainul said Govinden was more of a friend than a colleague."I had known him for more than 30 years. We started our career together in the enforcement division in the early 80s with the Brickfields branch," he said.The news of Govinden's passing came as a shock to Zainul. "It was a shock as we were in meetings last week and he was fine and active."He said he was speechless when he heard the news."Govinden was an asset for the department and will be greatly missed not just for his work but for his caring character that we all loved," he said.

 

The death of Govinden has left not only his colleagues but reporters, as well, shaken.Reporters had learned much about drug trafficking through airport entry points from Govinden, who always took the time to explain and impart knowledge to newsmen.Nanban reporter K. Manian 43, said: "None of us can believe that he is no longer around. He was such a joy at press conferences and made our work much easier."

Govinden also served with the anti-smuggling unit in Alor Star, Kedah, for 11 years, rising to the post of assistant commandant, before being promoted to head the department in Sibu.He then held the position of KLIA customs director since Feb 11 last year. Govinden was cremated at his hometown in Alor Star on Sunday.According to his brother-in-law, G. Babanandan, among those who came to pay their last respects were Customs director-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Khalid Yusuf and several of his close friends from the department.Govinden, 56, died at about 9pm on Saturday at his home in Brickfields from a heart attack. He leaves behind wife Datin G. Uma Sankari, 50, and two children — Kughan, 22, and Sangeetha, 20

 Source :

 http://my.news.yahoo.com/govindens-death-big-loss-072900184.html

 

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http://www.ntv7.com.my/7edition/local-en/RM7_MILLION_WORTH_OF_DRUGS_SEIZED_IN_A_WEEK.html

 http://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/suspected-iranian-drug-mule-nabbed-1.30344