Dewan Rakyat approves Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Bill
Malaysia Checkpoints and Border Agency will take over the functions of relevant agencies at the country's entry points.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Israel hindering humanitarian support to Gaza with border controls - EU's High Representative
Josep Borrell underlined that Israeli control of the Gaza border is the reason for the ongoing humanitarian aid crisis.
Sat Mar 16 2024
Bill on setting sole border agency to be drafted soon
The Cabinet agreed to the bill proposal to set up a new SBA entity which will use one name and operates as the new border control agency.
Tue Jan 09 2024
Long-distance air defence radar in Bintulu for border control - Mohamad
The GM400 long-distance air defence radar will be installed in Bintulu, Sarawak as the main radar of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) to ensure continued border control in the country.
Sat Dec 09 2023
As COVID-hit China reopens to the world, countries put up travel barriers
With China days away from dropping border controls, countries are lining up to impose curbs on travellers from China to contain its raging COVID-19 outbreak.
Fri Jan 06 2023
Home Ministry will work with minister to strengthen security aspects
Wan Ahmad said such efforts were made through the setting of KPI, especially in strengthening border control from foreign intrusion.
Tue Dec 06 2022
GE15: Border controls on Saturday to be increased, says Johor top cop
National border controls will be stepped up especially ahead of polling day on Saturday, said Johor police chief Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat.
Thu Nov 17 2022
Japan reopens to tourists with shuttered souvenir shops, hotel staff shortage
Japan will reinstate visa-free travel to dozens of countries, ending some of world's strictest border controls.
Tue Oct 11 2022
Japan further relaxes border controls for tourism
From September 7, Japan will also raise its daily cap on the number of people allowed to enter the country to 50,000.
Thu Sep 01 2022
MOH well prepared to deal with COVID-19, monkeypox cases, another MCO not likely - Muhyiddin
Early preparations made by the MOH in dealing with the increase in cases of COVID-19 and the spread of monkeypox infections in the country will not likely require another MCO or border controls.
Tue Jul 26 2022
KDN to implement master plan to combat cross-border criminal activities, human trafficking
A comprehensive master plan for border control will be implemented to combat cross-border criminal activities including human trafficking, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.
Thu Jul 21 2022
Japan set to announce easing of strict border measures
Japan is set to announce on Thursday that it will ease border controls put in place to counter the spread of the coronavirus.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Four International gateways to be set up this year - Hamzah
Hamzah said the new entry points will be at at Teluk Melano and Kapit in Sarawak, Pengerang in Johor and Setiu in Terengganu.
Thu Jan 13 2022
Malaysia, Indonesia committed to strengthen border control cooperation - Hishammuddin
Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to further enhance cooperation between the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) to strengthen security at the borders.
Thu Oct 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
'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