Inter-agency cooperation key to curbing illegal cross-border activities in Kelantan
PASIR MAS: Enforcement agencies must strengthen cooperation to ensue more comprehensive border control in Kelantan, especially in curbing cross-border activities through illegal routes.
The New Straits Times reports that effective border control in Kelantan demands strong inter-agency cooperation, particularly in curbing illegal cross-border activities through unauthorized routes. Rantau Panjang MCBA commander Siti Khadijah Hamzah stated that the agency oversees five authorized entry points in Kelantan, while other enforcement agencies, such as the Royal Malaysia Police, General Operations Force, Malaysian Army, and Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, are responsible for non-gazetted areas.
Siti Khadijah emphasized the importance of continuous monitoring to adapt to the shifting nature of cross-border activities, including the emergence of new routes following the dismantling of existing illegal bases. She highlighted the need for collaboration between land-based and maritime security and enforcement agencies to effectively prevent illegal movements and protect Kelantan's borders.
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