Authorities urged to be more vigilant at border crossings


Nur Jazlan (in white shirt) presenting a donation to Muhammad Fazly Shah Rusli, 23 during the Jualan Sentuhan Rakyat in Taman Perling.

JOHOR BARU: Drug syndicates and distributors are always looking at new ways to smuggle drugs into Malaysia via the country’s entry points to avoid detection by the authorities.

Deputy Home Minister Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed said the arrests of two Malaysians in Hatyai, Thailand, smuggling 700kg of crystal methamphetamine showed that they would not stop at nothing.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Metro News

Lee Lam Thye urges DBKL to step up tree maintenance after tragedy
Six areas in Wangsa Maju affected by flash floods
Rising calls for answers over KL Bohol pond plan
MP lauds move to accelerate repair of Sarawak schools, clinics
Planning ahead for kids with autism to carry on
Late lawyer and trade unionist remembered
Tribunal rules dirty tablecloths, late photographer don’t justify full refund
Skuad Kilat at the ready in Johor Baru
Sunway pioneers unique approach to tackle urban poverty
A thought on end-of-life care

Others Also Read