New chief targets tighter borders

Under watchful eyes: Comm Mohd Shuhaily looking at Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) officers inspecting parcels of fruits during a working visit to KLIA while being accompanied by senior AKPS officers. — MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star

SEPANG: The operational capabilities of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) must be strengthened to effectively curb smuggling along the nation’s borders, says Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain.

The newly appointed director-­general said currently, the agency still needs the assistance of other relevant agencies.