KOTA BHARU, July 22 — Malaysia and Thailand continue to bolster bilateral cooperation to address security and smuggling issues along the border, especially in the Sungai Golok-Rantau Panjang area, which was previously a hotspot for cross-border movements via illegal bases.

PUTRAJAYA, July 15 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has stepped up surveillance and optimised the use of closed-circuit television across international transit zones to prevent illegal entries.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to open more than 10 new border entry points along the Kalimantan-Sabah-Sarawak border, following Indonesia’s plan to relocate its capital to East Kalimantan, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

JOHOR BAHRU, July 5 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) has been strengthened with the appointment of a new leader and delegation of strategic responsibilities.

BANGKOK, June 5 — Thailand has warned against the spread of fake news that could inflame tensions over its border dispute with Cambodia, as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra urged coordinated efforts to address the issue and prevent public agitation.

PASIR MAS, May 4 — Three federal ministries will play key roles in the construction of a new bridge between Malaysia and Thailand, especially across Sungai Golok, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

WASHINGTON, May 3 — The United States (US) military has created a second military zone along the border with Mexico, adding an area in Texas where troops can temporarily detain migrants or trespassers after another such area was designated in New Mexico last month.

PASIR MAS, May 3 — Malaysian tourists have given positive feedback on the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), introduced by the Thai government to ease and speed up the entry process for foreign visitors.

BANGKOK, April 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake a working visit to Thailand tomorrow, during which he expects to meet his counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and cross-border cooperation.

KOTA BHARU, March 30 — The General Operations Force (GOF) has been instructed to tighten operations along the Malaysia-Thailand border to prevent Thai nationals from using illegal routes to go home for Aidilfitri, Kedah police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said.

KOTA BHARU, March 22 — Young individuals who are neither influencers nor entrepreneurs have been found living lavish lifestyles, owning luxury vehicles like Mustangs and BMWs despite having no apparent source of income, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.

SEPANG, Feb 2 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS), which launched today, marks the government’s unwavering commitment to creating a smooth and efficient border control framework, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressed confidence today that Malaysia will be able to resolve long-standing border and labour issues with Indonesia in an orderly and efficient manner.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 — A total of 191,832 refugees and asylum seekers were registered by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees office in Malaysia as of September this year.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 28 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has assured that border security remains at its highest level, even as floods continue to affect several regions.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The RM560 million increase in the allocation under Budget 2025 to enhance border security has been described as timely, given the current situation.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has proposed an allocation of RM560 million in Budget 2025 to reinforce the country's borders.

PETALING JAYA, Oct 13 — Malaysia has good ties with other nations and allows their ships to dock here, except those from Israel, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

REMBAU, Oct 13 — The visit of military ships from China to Penang Port is a common occurrence and should not be blown out of proportion, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

JAKARTA, Aug 29 — In an effort to combat cross-border drug smuggling, Malaysian and Indonesian Customs authorities have announced the seizure of various types of drugs weighing 247.9kg throughout July.