Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08KUALALUMPUR502
2008-06-13 07:49:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Kuala Lumpur
Cable title:
BLUE LANTERN RESPONSE FOR PRE-LICENSE END-USE
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UNCLAS KUALA LUMPUR 000502
SIPDIS
STATE FOR PM/DDTC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC MY
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN RESPONSE FOR PRE-LICENSE END-USE
CHECK ON APPLICATION 050096734
REF: SECSTATE 41077
UNCLAS KUALA LUMPUR 000502
SIPDIS
STATE FOR PM/DDTC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC MY
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN RESPONSE FOR PRE-LICENSE END-USE
CHECK ON APPLICATION 050096734
REF: SECSTATE 41077
1. Post has been able to obtain very limited information
pursuant to reftel inquiry. Econoff made repeated attempts
to contact Anafield Sdn Bhd, the Malaysian firm that ordered
370 sets of night vision equipment, including monoculars,
binoculars, and front sights, from American Technologies
Network, Corp. Initial phone calls to Anafield in April and
early/mid May 2008 went unanswered or were cut-off early in
conversation. Although Anafield has a working contact phone
number, it's employees are cautious and the firm's behavior
borders on excessive secrecy. Econoff in late May finally
spoke with two apparent lower-level employees (names unknown)
by phone, who confirmed that Anafield's Managing Director is
Mohamed Noor Yusuf. However, Econoff was unable to speak
with Mohamed. Econoff also was provided the name of Mr.
Suheimei Abdullah within the Malaysian Ministry of Home
Affairs/Internal Security, but repeated attempts at contact
were unsuccessful. Similar were econoff's efforts to contact
a representative within the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP),
Assistant Commissioner of Police Syed Mustafa. Personnel at
the offices of both men were polite but unhelpful, and would
not provide their names or details on reftel order. Anafield
refused outright a proposed site visit by econoff.
2. Econoff was therefore unable to ask the Malaysian
Ministry of Internal Security about Anafield or learn
background information from the company itself. Anafield
does not appear to have a website, either. When questioned
about reftel order, one of the aforementioned unnammed
lower-level Anafield employees said that the night vision
equipment was bound for the RMP Special Branch (SB) Internal
Security service, but would not provide any further details.
This same individual also provided the name of Mr. Suheimei
mentioned above.
KEITH
SIPDIS
STATE FOR PM/DDTC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC MY
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN RESPONSE FOR PRE-LICENSE END-USE
CHECK ON APPLICATION 050096734
REF: SECSTATE 41077
1. Post has been able to obtain very limited information
pursuant to reftel inquiry. Econoff made repeated attempts
to contact Anafield Sdn Bhd, the Malaysian firm that ordered
370 sets of night vision equipment, including monoculars,
binoculars, and front sights, from American Technologies
Network, Corp. Initial phone calls to Anafield in April and
early/mid May 2008 went unanswered or were cut-off early in
conversation. Although Anafield has a working contact phone
number, it's employees are cautious and the firm's behavior
borders on excessive secrecy. Econoff in late May finally
spoke with two apparent lower-level employees (names unknown)
by phone, who confirmed that Anafield's Managing Director is
Mohamed Noor Yusuf. However, Econoff was unable to speak
with Mohamed. Econoff also was provided the name of Mr.
Suheimei Abdullah within the Malaysian Ministry of Home
Affairs/Internal Security, but repeated attempts at contact
were unsuccessful. Similar were econoff's efforts to contact
a representative within the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP),
Assistant Commissioner of Police Syed Mustafa. Personnel at
the offices of both men were polite but unhelpful, and would
not provide their names or details on reftel order. Anafield
refused outright a proposed site visit by econoff.
2. Econoff was therefore unable to ask the Malaysian
Ministry of Internal Security about Anafield or learn
background information from the company itself. Anafield
does not appear to have a website, either. When questioned
about reftel order, one of the aforementioned unnammed
lower-level Anafield employees said that the night vision
equipment was bound for the RMP Special Branch (SB) Internal
Security service, but would not provide any further details.
This same individual also provided the name of Mr. Suheimei
mentioned above.
KEITH