M'sia to boost border security with tech, rather than building walls, says Home Minister

PUTRAJAYA: The Home Ministry will opt to use the latest technology to boost border security rather than building walls, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

The Home Minister said this is because building walls or fences, such as the one proposed at the Malaysia-Thailand border along Sungai Golok, would incur a high cost.

"We are now more inclined to use the latest technology and innovation to increase security at the borders.

"Towards that end, we will invite local and foreign companies to show "proof of concept" on tech they are offering," he told a press conference after attending the ministry monthly assembly on Thursday (Dec 12).

Such efforts are vital towards curbing illegal entries via secret or hidden passengers, he said.