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
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024