{
  "id": 15103846,
  "title": "Inter-agency cooperation key to curbing illegal cross-border activities in Kelantan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/inter-agency-cooperation-key-to-curbing-illegal-cross-border",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T02:33:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1557295/inter-agency-cooperation-key-curbing-illegal-cross-border-activities"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Border control agency says inter-agency cooperation key to curbing illegal cross-border activities in Kelantan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/border-control-agency-says-inter-agency-cooperation-key-to-curbing",
        "published": "2026-10-17T06:02:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}