Bill to dissolve AKSEM tabled in Parliament
The Malaysian Border Security Agency (Dissolution) Bill 2021, which seeks to dissolve the Malaysian Border Security Agency (AKSEM), was tabled for first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today.
Thu Dec 16 2021
AKSEM now under PDRM - Hamzah
The Malaysian Border Security Agency (AKSEM) which was established on December 29, 2017, is now placed under the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.
Wed Jun 30 2021
Integrated border control operations in north of Peninsula from Jan 2021 - Ismail Sabri
Border control operations in the northern part of the Peninsula will be implemented in an integrated manner, including in terms of area patrols, by all relevant security agencies.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Over 2,000 kg of ketum leaves seized along Malaysia-Thailand border
Security forces guarding the country's borders under Op Benteng have seized 2,250 kilogrammes of ketum leaves worth more than RM96,000 believed to be smuggled at the Malaysian-Thai border.
Thu Oct 22 2020
Locals, students under smugglers' 'payroll' for info on border forces
Smuggling syndicates are acting boldly by paying locals as well as school students to channel information on the movement of security forces at the border.
Mon Jul 27 2020
DPM receives courtesy call from Thailand Deputy Defence Minister
The call was aimed at discussing the proposed extension of the border checkpoints operations at the Bukit Kayu Hitam and Padang Besar ICQS complexes from the current 18 hours to 24 hours.
Thu Apr 13 2017
Special legislation to empower border security agency - Ahmad Zahid
Special legislation is to be formulated to enable AKSEM to enforce security control along the Malaysia-Thailand border, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Tue May 24 2016
Home Ministry to set up more comprehensive border security agency
The Home Affairs Ministry will set up a more comprehensive border security agency, said Department of Internal Security and Public Order director, Datuk Muhammad Fuad Abu Zarim.
Wed Mar 02 2016
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
'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