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Aussie woman arrested over drugs in Malaysia

An Australian woman has been arrested over smuggling drugs in Malaysia. Photo: Getty

A 51-year-old woman believed to be a mother-of-four was travelling from Shanghai to Melbourne when she was allegedly caught with 1.5 kilograms of methamphetamine, or 'ice', during a stop-over in Kuala Lumpur.

If she is convicted of smuggling she faces the death penalty in Malaysia.

The only exceptions to the death penalty are pregnant women and children.


The arrest comes just days after China released 22-year-old Australian Kalynda Davis after her arrest on drug charges.

The 51-year-old woman is due to appear in court on Sunday when police are expected to apply for her continued detention.

Generally they can hold a person for up to 14 days without charging them.

The Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur will do what it can to see she gets proper legal representation.