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Additional Information
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20
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Three had knowledge of the screening policy before sailing through radio (BBC).
Two had knowledge of the mandatory/forced repatriation before departure through hearsay and radio (voice of V.N.)
Two stopovers in China.
None had knowledge of the following :-
the news that they would be placed on a deserted island after their arrival in Hong Kong; (b) registration no. of the vessel.
(a)
(c)
the seller/owner; and
(d)
any Chinese official involved.
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The Sino-Vietnamese border is still opened.
Total no. of unaccompanied minors under the age of 18 : Two (2B).
Ex-serviceman : ONE
Hong Kong is chosen for safety reasons.
Serviceman/Policeman: NIL.
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No criminal offence is reported.
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No other VBP was encountered on their way to Hong Kong.
They had no idea of the 'Push-out' policy in Malaysia.