PUTRAJAYA: A Chinese national was arrested after allegedly behaving aggressively and injuring an Immigration counter officer during a departure check at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1, yesterday.

The incident occurred at 7.40pm when the woman, accompanied by a man and two children, approached the counter for immigration clearance. The officer on duty discovered that they had no records of entry into Malaysia and referred the matter to a supervisor for further verification.

The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) said the suspect became agitated when instructed to allow other passengers to proceed while checks were carried out.

She reportedly hurled abuse at the officer, pulled at her headscarf, and pushed her head towards a pillar in front of the counter.

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"A brief scuffle ensued, and the suspect refused to calm down despite repeated instructions. MCBA enforcement officers then called in the Aviation Security (AVSEC) team to diffuse the situation," MCBA said in a statement today.

The officer sustained swelling around her left eye, a headache on the right side of her head, and body aches, and was subsequently referred to Cyberjaya Hospital for treatment.

A police report has been lodged, and the suspect remains in custody for investigation under Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing a public servant in the discharge of their duties, Section 332 for causing injury to a public servant, and Section 353 for using criminal force to deter a public servant from performing their duty.