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Malay Mail
7 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Kelantan police to demolish 128 illegal jetties along Sungai Golok to curb cross-border crimes
TUMPAT, Aug 11 — A total of 128 illegal jetties along Sungai Golok, stretching from Pengkalan Kubor in Tumpat, to Rantau Panjang in Pasir Mas, will be demolished by local authorities (PBT) following approval from the state government. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the move is part of efforts to strengthen border control and curb cross-border crimes between Malaysia and Thailand. 'The demolition of these jetties is expected to completely eliminate the use of illegal routes in the area and help prevent cross-border criminal activities. 'We estimate the cost to demolish each jetty will range between RM2,000 and RM5,000. The operation will be carried out in cooperation with various agencies,' he told reporters after conducting border inspections in Rantau Panjang and Pengkalan Kubor today. He added that ongoing border inspections have successfully reduced the use of these illegal entry points by up to 20 per cent. 'To further strengthen border control, two new posts in Jeram Perdah, which have been fully completed, will soon be staffed by members of the General Operations Force (GOF) after receiving approval from the director of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID). These posts will be known as JP1 and JP2. 'Currently, six old control posts remain operational, while six more are under construction, and several outdated posts have already been demolished,' he said. In a related development, Mohd Yusoff added that police have submitted a proposal to the Home Ministry for eight additional control posts - two each in the Rantau Panjang and Jeram Perdah sectors, and four in Pengkalan Kubor, including Pulau Tengkorak. He also noted that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for border monitoring is not feasible here due to the narrow width of Sungai Golok, where smugglers can cross quickly by boat in just seconds. On June 19, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said that various proposals are being explored to enhance the country's border security, including the construction of a wall along the high-risk Malaysia-Thailand border in Kelantan. He stressed that border security remains a government priority, as the area is often used for smuggling drugs and poses potential security threats if left unchecked. — Bernama
Malay Mail
7 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
ChatGPT said:Kelantan police to demolish 128 illegal jetties along Sungai Golok to curb cross-border crimes
TUMPAT, Aug 11 — A total of 128 illegal jetties along Sungai Golok, stretching from Pengkalan Kubor in Tumpat, to Rantau Panjang in Pasir Mas, will be demolished by local authorities (PBT) following approval from the state government. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the move is part of efforts to strengthen border control and curb cross-border crimes between Malaysia and Thailand. 'The demolition of these jetties is expected to completely eliminate the use of illegal routes in the area and help prevent cross-border criminal activities. 'We estimate the cost to demolish each jetty will range between RM2,000 and RM5,000. The operation will be carried out in cooperation with various agencies,' he told reporters after conducting border inspections in Rantau Panjang and Pengkalan Kubor today. He added that ongoing border inspections have successfully reduced the use of these illegal entry points by up to 20 per cent. 'To further strengthen border control, two new posts in Jeram Perdah, which have been fully completed, will soon be staffed by members of the General Operations Force (GOF) after receiving approval from the director of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID). These posts will be known as JP1 and JP2. 'Currently, six old control posts remain operational, while six more are under construction, and several outdated posts have already been demolished,' he said. In a related development, Mohd Yusoff added that police have submitted a proposal to the Home Ministry for eight additional control posts - two each in the Rantau Panjang and Jeram Perdah sectors, and four in Pengkalan Kubor, including Pulau Tengkorak. He also noted that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for border monitoring is not feasible here due to the narrow width of Sungai Golok, where smugglers can cross quickly by boat in just seconds. On June 19, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said that various proposals are being explored to enhance the country's border security, including the construction of a wall along the high-risk Malaysia-Thailand border in Kelantan. He stressed that border security remains a government priority, as the area is often used for smuggling drugs and poses potential security threats if left unchecked. — Bernama
Daily Mail
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Noem gives update on border agent shooting
Both illegal immigrants involved in shooting an off-duty border agent in the face on Saturday are now in custody. One was detained when he sought medical attention for his own injuries over the weekend. And the second migrant involved in the crime is now detained, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revealed during a Monday morning press conference on the horrific attack. The agent who was shot was able to use his sidearm service weapon to strike one of his two attackers – both of whom have a criminal record and are in the U.S. illegally. 'There's absolutely zero reason that someone who is scum of the earth like this should be running loose on the streets of New York City ,' Noem said. Noem said that she visited with the 42-year-old federal agent on Monday morning and his family. 'What we'll do in a city like this is we'll double down,' Noem said in her briefing alongside border czar Tom Homan and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney Scott. 'We'll put more agents here, we'll put more personnel here, we'll give them more equipment, more training for situations where they might have to go into a dangerous neighborhood where local law enforcement won't be there to have their backs.' Trump's top three immigrant officials said they plan to make sure sanctuary cities are a priority for the administration. 'Sanctuary cities are sanctuaries for criminals. Hard stop,' Homan said during Monday morning's press conference. 'We are going to flood the zone,' he vowed. 'What we're going to do – put more agents in New York City to look for that bad guy. So sanctuary cities get exactly what they don't want – more agents in the community.' The agent shot in the Saturday night attack was sitting on a rock in Fort Washington Park, Manhattan with a female friend just before midnight. The victim was approached by two men on a moped attempting to rob him. One took out a gun after a brief interaction and fired at the agent. He was struck in the face and left forearm. The agent took out his gun, which was his federal service weapon, and shot at the men. His bullet struck Dominican national Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez, who has been illegally living in the U.S. since 2023.
