Border control agency will need time to settle into new role, says Saifuddin
KULIM: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency will need time to fully establish itself as the sole agency responsible for strengthening security at the country's entry points, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
"Agencies that previously operated independently are now under one roof and a single command. Naturally, some time is needed for them to adapt and carry out their operations under a unified structure," said the Home Minister.
"However, we are confident of seeing significant improvements in border control and protection within a reasonable timeframe," he said at a Madani Aidilfitri open house here on Saturday (April 26).
Saifuddin Nasution said that the agency is currently operating at 22 border entry points and will be progressively expanded to cover all 123 entry points nationwide.
He said the agency was established with three main objectives: to streamline border control processes, improve the efficiency of service delivery, and uphold integrity in border management.
It was officially established following the gazettement of the Border Control and Protection Agency Act on Oct 17, 2024.
It commenced operations on Jan 1 at the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex in Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, before being expanded to 21 other entry points covering Kedah, Sabah, Sarawak, Port Klang and Kuala Lumpur International Airport. – Bernama
Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency, AKPS
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