British Tourist Stuck in Malaysia After Passport Confiscated Over £1.27 Parking Dispute

Ahmed Hadi, a 47-year-old British electrician, is stranded in Malaysia after having his passport confiscated due to a dispute over a parking fee of seven Malaysian ringgits (£1.27). The incident occurred on December 7 when Hadi was unable to pay the fee due to a malfunctioning payment machine and subsequently lifted a plastic barrier to exit the car park, which led to his arrest and a court appearance. Despite negotiating a settlement with the parking company, Hadi has been left without his passport for over eight weeks as part of his bail conditions. He has expressed frustration over the situation, labeling Malaysia as 'a hell hole with no human rights' and describing the poor conditions he faced while in custody. Initially intending to relocate to Malaysia with his family, Hadi has now decided against it after this ordeal. He criticized the local authorities and reflected on the perceived inadequacies of human rights in the country compared to the UK.