PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has a comprehensive 10-year strategic development roadmap aimed at strengthening border security, enhancing governance and modernising operations at the country’s entry points.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (pic) said the roadmap will outlined the agency’s long-term direction, highlighting its core responsibilities and reform agenda since commencing operations 13 months ago.
"AKPS has identified four key benchmarks guiding its establishment and growth.
"These include safeguarding national security and sovereignty, upholding integrity in the exercise of its powers, ensuring effective clearance processes without compromising safety, and fostering sound governance practices while building institutional experience," he told reporters after attending the ministry's monthly assembly on Thursday (Feb 12).
The agency’s strategic plan spans seven to 10 years and is divided into two main phases, he said.
"Phase one (2025–2029) will focus on the consolidation and takeover of six major agencies under a unified border management framework.
"The primary thrusts are reorganising and consolidating human resources, positions, recruitment processes, assets and technology.
"It will also include implementing integrated and cross-commission training to develop a single, cohesive national border agency identity, moving away from siloed institutional affiliations.
"The agency will also address new requirements in human capital and technology, including strategic investments within the first three years," he said.
He added the agency would draw lessons from established organisations such as S-Corp and Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) in shaping its governance and operational best practices.
Meanwhile, the second phase (2030–2034) will centre on strengthening institutional capacity and modernisation efforts, Saifuddin Nasution said.
"Key initiatives include the appointment of new leaders and officers grounded in high integrity values, marking a shift from the first phase, which focuses on absorbing existing personnel as well as modernising work culture and accelerating digitalisation at operational levels.
"Overall, the reforms are designed to ensure the successful execution of AKPS’ four core functions, with a strong emphasis on integrity, efficiency and national security.
