Malaysia Fortifies Borders with Automatic Gates to Combat Smuggling
Malaysia is strengthening its border security with a notable initiative. The Home Affairs Ministry, headed by Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, is emphasizing integrity in national security and sovereignty. The primary step involves installing automatic access gates at entry and exit points, overseen by the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS). This move aims to combat smuggling activities and manage refugee-related issues, with the project slated to begin in the second quarter of 2023.
The automatic gates will minimize physical interactions at immigration counters, expediting processes and addressing integrity-related concerns. This comes as Malaysian enforcement agencies grapple with monitoring expansive waters – over 600,000 square kilometers – and combating cross-border criminal threats such as smuggling and piracy. Notably, 80% of synthetic drugs entering Malaysia do so via maritime routes, highlighting the need for technological advancements in border control. The ministry plans to install 635 autogates at 123 entry points under AKPS.
The installation of automatic access gates is a pivotal step in fortifying Malaysia's border control. It tackles critical security concerns, enhances efficiency, and aligns with the government's commitment to upholding national integrity and sovereignty.
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