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Barnama
2 days ago
- Barnama
212 Illegal Jetties Along Sungai Golok To Be Demolished
KOTA BHARU, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- A total of 212 illegal jetties along Sungai Golok, the common border between Malaysia and Thailand, have been identified for demolition in a joint operation by local authorities (PBT) and security agencies. Southeast Brigade General Operations Force (GOF) commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the move was the result of a special committee meeting at the Kelantan Land and Mines Office (PTG) aimed at curbing smuggling activities and ensuring stronger border control. He said the four districts involved are Pasir Mas, Tumpat, Tanah Merah and Jeli. "Each district will form a special team led by the District Office and comprising various parties, including PTG, PBT, GOF, Border Control Agency (AKSEM) and the National Security Council (MKN). "Illegal structures identified on government land and privately-owned land will be demolished in stages. Before demolition, land status verification will be carried out, while notices will be issued by the district land office concerned," he told reporters after the meeting here today. Elaborating further, Nik Ros Azhan said the first phase of the demolition would involve jetties built on government-owned land. He said the operation involved 128 jetties within the Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan area under the GOF, and 84 jetties under the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) through Op Merpati. "GOF will provide full assistance to PTG, particularly on security aspects, to ensure the demolition proceeds smoothly. The committee's target is to complete the work before the monsoon season," he said. -- BERNAMA


The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
212 illegal jetties along Sungai Golok to be demolished
KOTA BHARU: A total of 212 illegal jetties along Sungai Golok, the common border between Malaysia and Thailand, have been identified for demolition in a joint operation by local authorities and security agencies. Southeast Brigade General Operations Force commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the move was the result of a special committee meeting at the Kelantan Land and Mines Office aimed at curbing smuggling activities and ensuring stronger border control. He said the four districts involved are Pasir Mas, Tumpat, Tanah Merah and Jeli. "Each district will form a special team led by the District Office and comprising various parties, including the Land and Mines Office, local authorities, General Operations Force, Border Control Agency and the National Security Council. "Illegal structures identified on government land and privately-owned land will be demolished in stages. Before demolition, land status verification will be carried out, while notices will be issued by the district land office concerned," he told reporters after the meeting here Monday (Aug 18). Elaborating further, Nik Ros Azhan said the first phase of the demolition would involve jetties built on government-owned land. He said the operation involved 128 jetties within the Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan area under the General Operations Force, and 84 jetties under the Malaysian Armed Forces through Op Merpati. "The General Operations Force will provide full assistance to Land and Mines Office, particularly on security aspects, to ensure the demolition proceeds smoothly. The committee's target is to complete the work before the monsoon season," he said. – Bernama


The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
212 illegal jetties along Sungai Golok set for demolition
KOTA BHARU: A total of 212 illegal jetties along Sungai Golok, the Malaysia-Thailand border, will be demolished in a joint operation by local authorities and security agencies. Southeast Brigade General Operations Force commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the move follows a special committee meeting at the Kelantan Land and Mines Office. He stated the demolition aims to curb smuggling and enhance border security. The affected districts include Pasir Mas, Tumpat, Tanah Merah, and Jeli. 'Each district will form a special team led by the District Office, involving PTG, PBT, GOF, AKSEM, and MKN,' he said. Illegal structures on both government and private land will be removed in stages. Land status verification and notices will be issued before demolition begins. Nik Ros Azhan confirmed the first phase will target jetties built on government land. The operation covers 128 jetties under GOF's Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan and 84 under MAF's Op Merpati. 'GOF will assist PTG in ensuring smooth demolition, targeting completion before monsoon season,' he added. - Bernama