PUTRAJAYA: The army is tightening security along the country’s borders to curb smuggling and cross-border crimes ahead of the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebrations later this month.
Army chief Jeneral Datuk Azhan Md Othman said the force remains on constant alert to ensure the continued security and sovereignty of the nation’s borders.
“We will further tighten control at every border, especially along the northern border between Malaysia and Thailand.
“It is during festive periods like this that activities violating regulations tend to occur,” he told reporters after attending the Army Run 2026 in conjunction with the 93rd Army Day celebration yesterday.
According to Jen Azhan, existing operations along the country’s borders will continue to ensure that there are no security breaches at the nation’s entry points.
Earlier, he said that the army would continue strengthening the deployment of personnel and assets along the country’s borders to ensure that border security remains safeguarded and under control.
He added that the effort is being supported by the latest technology, including the use of drones, scrambler motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and optronic equipment.
It was previously reported that the army successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle 20 cattle from Thailand, estimated to be worth RM225,000, during an operation at the border on May 4.
On Army Run 2026, Jen Azhan said the event received an encouraging response from across the country with the participation of 6,000 people comprising members of the armed forces, government agencies, the private sector, amateur athletes and the public.
The event reflected the close unity between army personnel and the public, in line with the whole-of-government and whole- of-society approach in strengthening cooperation for the nation’s interests, he noted.
