Chief of Defence Force: MAF proposes reinstating multi‑agency border‑security framework used under former national task force

The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) has proposed the reinstatement of a multi-agency border-security framework, modeled on the National Task Force (NTF) used during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a report by Malay Mail. Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Malek Razak Sulaiman presented the proposal to the National Security Council (NSC) through the National Operational Management Committee.

The framework would involve the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM), and the Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) to enhance coordination and address security vulnerabilities along Malaysia's land and maritime borders. The MAF currently conducts 24/7 surveillance and detains intruders, and the country maintains close cooperation with neighboring countries like Thailand and Indonesia for cross-border security. The NTF was disbanded on December 31, 2022.

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