Border control agency says inter-agency cooperation key to curbing illegal cross-border activities in Kelantan

The Kelantan Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has emphasized the importance of inter-agency cooperation in strengthening border control efforts in the state, particularly in curbing illegal cross-border activities. AKPS Commander Siti Khadijah Hamzah highlighted that five authorised entry points in Kelantan are under the agency's jurisdiction, while non-gazetted areas fall under the control of other enforcement agencies, including the Royal Malaysia Police, General Operations Force, Malaysian Army, and Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency.

The main challenges faced by these agencies include the emergence of new illegal routes following the shutdown of existing ones, necessitating continuous monitoring. Additionally, cross-border activities have evolved, with movements increasingly utilizing sea routes, underscoring the need for cooperation between land-based and maritime security and enforcement agencies to effectively curb cross-border movements and safeguard Kelantan's borders.

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