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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.

Police security control duties along the country's border areas will continue despite the termination of Op Benteng this June.

The strength of 'Op Benteng' will be increased with additional members if necessary, following the reopening of the country's borders starting yesterday.

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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.

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.

Mohd Zubil said this was based on the information obtained from victims who survived the incident.

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.

Police said the syndicate,'Ibu Ani', was responsible to move illegal immigrants in and out of Malaysia through unauthorised routes.

Ikhmal Hisham said a total of 16,069 illegal immigrants were also detained during the same period, and 2,326 of them were deported.

JKDM is intensifying operations to prevent migrant smuggling which looks set to increase despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

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.

Mohd Rosli said that MMEA had detained 19 foreigners, including two Indonesian women, who were trying to leave the country illegally.

Hasan Basri said GOF thwarted 296 cases with 252 arrests and involving seizures worth over RM10.2 million from January to June 31, 2020.

According to Steven Sim, the facilities provided included lounges and breastfeeding rooms to accommodate mothers with small children.

Sara Duterte says she hasnt read the complaint backed by most lower house members, but her lawyers are preparing for a Senate trial.

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said following the man's death, the case has resulted in two fatalities.

Malaysia does not want any party to exploit its position as a semiconductor and regional logistics hub for illegal activities.

The State Department claims that US government vessels can pass through the Panama Canal without paying.

The administration plans to keep fewer than 300 out of the agency's worldwide total of more than 10,000.

Dozens of USAID staff on leave, hundreds of contractors laid off, and life-saving programs worldwide left in limbo.

A total of 5,313 evacuees now taking shelter in temporary relief centres across both states.

Millions of US govt workers face a deadline to tell Trump administration whether they will accept a buyout offer or remain in their jobs.

Here's a look at how the dispute has played out in court so far, and how it could continue.