NTF, Op Benteng to be disbanded Dec 31 - Affendi
The NTF which comprises 18 security agencies tasked to safeguard the country's borders at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, will be officially disbanded on Dec 31.
Wed Dec 28 2022
Border security control duties continue despite end of Op Benteng in June
Police security control duties along the country's border areas will continue despite the termination of Op Benteng this June.
Wed Apr 06 2022
'Op Benteng' strength will be increased if necessary - Affendi
The strength of 'Op Benteng' will be increased with additional members if necessary, following the reopening of the country's borders starting yesterday.
Sat Apr 02 2022
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Thu Jan 13 2022
Op Benteng under National Task Force will end this June - Hamzah
The Op Benteng to combat entry of illegal immigrants under the National Task Force (NTF) will end in June this year, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.
Thu Jan 13 2022
Rela's role not only to control traffic at weddings
The volunteer team has a bigger and more important role, which is to help maintain peace and the people's well-being in the country.
Thu Jan 13 2022
Tanjung Balau tragedy: More feared missing - MMEA
Mohd Zubil said this was based on the information obtained from victims who survived the incident.
Fri Dec 17 2021
Migrant smuggling syndicate members detained in Johor
Johor police have detained 12 members of a migrant smuggling syndicate dubbed as 'Geng Janggut' through Op Benteng at three locations around the city and Kulai on Wednesday and Thursday.
Sun Dec 05 2021
Selangor MMEA busts human trafficking syndicate in Klang Valley
Police said the syndicate,'Ibu Ani', was responsible to move illegal immigrants in and out of Malaysia through unauthorised routes.
Mon Nov 08 2021
Op Benteng helps to curb smuggling activities
Ikhmal Hisham said a total of 16,069 illegal immigrants were also detained during the same period, and 2,326 of them were deported.
Wed Oct 20 2021
JKDM intensifying operations against migrant smuggling
JKDM is intensifying operations to prevent migrant smuggling which looks set to increase despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Sep 28 2021
Kedah police to tighten border control to prevent smuggling of ketum leaves
Kedah police will tighten control at the state's border area to prevent smuggling of ketum leaves to Thailand following its government's action of removing the plant from its list of dangerous drugs.
Wed Aug 25 2021
Ismail Sabri's appointment ensures continuity in fight against COVID-19
The appointment of Ismail Sabri will enable the National Recovery Plan (PPN) to stay on track, including in efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and implement the vaccination programme.
Fri Aug 20 2021
Boat carrying illegals sinks after ramming MMEA vessel
Mohd Rosli said that MMEA had detained 19 foreigners, including two Indonesian women, who were trying to leave the country illegally.
Tue Aug 03 2021
Cross-border crimes on the rise in East Coast states - GOF
Hasan Basri said GOF thwarted 296 cases with 252 arrests and involving seizures worth over RM10.2 million from January to June 31, 2020.
Mon Jul 05 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024