Home minister: Malaysia, Japan to strengthen cooperation to combat transnational crime

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Malaysia and Japan are teaming up to boost security cooperation in the fight against transnational crime, according to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The two countries plan to enhance intelligence sharing and joint investigations, targeting issues such as drug trafficking, cybercrime, online scams, and human trafficking.

"Transnational crime knows no borders, making collaboration between law enforcement agencies vital to effectively carry out preventive, detection, and investigative measures," Saifuddin emphasized on Facebook following his talks with Japan's NPA deputy commissioner-general, Tachikawa Koichi. The 20th Asean Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC) is currently underway in Manila, Philippines, with transnational crime management among the primary topics of discussion.