Home Ministry establishes border security agency to address transborder crime
AKS followed the re-branding and upgrading of the Anti-Smuggling Unit (UPP) and involved various departments and agencies, via the National Blue Ocean Strategy.
Mon Nov 02 2015
Increased influx of illegal immigrants through Kelantan - UPP
The Kelantan Anti-Smuggling Unit (UPP ) announced that there was an increased influx of illegal immigrants entering Malaysia through the state this year.
Mon Apr 07 2014
Kedah anti-smuggling unit arrests 20 illegal immigrants at bus stop
The Kedah Anti-Smuggling Unit arrested 20 illegal immigrants at the Changlun bus stop Monday.
Mon Jan 20 2014
UPP Kedah foiled smuggling attempt of cannabis worth RM245,000
UPP foiled an attempt to smuggled cannabis from Thailand weighing 96.56 kilograms worth RM245,000.
Mon Jul 22 2013
Liquor and firecrackers smuggling attempt foiled
The Bukit Kayu Hitam Anti-Smuggling Unit (UPP) foiled an attempt to smuggle in an assortment of liquor, firecrackers and fireworks worth RM3,000 at Jalan Putra, Air Hitam, Jitra, yesterday.
Thu Jan 17 2013
Home Ministry denies govt agencies supply firecrackers during festivals
The Home Ministry today denied that Customs Department and the Anti-Smuggling Unit were responsible supplying firecrackers during festivals.
Tue Nov 20 2012
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024