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Malaysia's Economy Ministry and the newly established Border Control and Protection Agency are mapping development spending to upgrade border infrastructure, deploy advanced technology, and strengthen security at the nation's entry points.
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Malaysia's border control agency is deploying maximum capacity operations at both main Singapore land crossings this weekend to manage the expected influx of voters returning for the Johor state election on Saturday.
Malaysia's government has guaranteed that Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) personnel will retain their rights and welfare entitlements during the transition to a new Public Service Department scheme effective July 1.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has greenlit RM22 million in funding to arm the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) with firearms and equipment following a shooting incident in Kedah earlier this year.