PASIR MAS: There has been no reported attempt of militants or guerrillas from Southern Thailand crossing into Kelantan following coordinated bombings and violent attacks across three southern Thai provinces.
Southeast Brigade Commander of the General Operations Force Senior Asst Comm Ahmad Radzi Hussain said border security along the Malaysia-Thailand frontier is being tightened as a precaution, with front-line personnel on high alert for any potential infiltration attempts.
"We are constantly reinforcing border controls and reminding our front-line teams to stay vigilant. We will act swiftly if there are any incidents or attempts to enter," he said on Sunday (Aug 23).
He said as of now, the only persistent issue at the border remains the entry of undocumented migrants.
On cooperation with Thai authorities, SAC Ahmad Radzi said bilateral relations are strong, with the Regional Border Committee (RBC) serving as an effective platform for intelligence-sharing and coordination.
He said the RBC meeting is scheduled for Sept 1 to 3 in Hat Yai, Thailand and will be attended by Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat, Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah, the acting Perlis police chief, himself and Armed Forces representatives.
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"We maintain a continuous exchange of intelligence and our cooperation with Thai authorities has always been solid," he emphasised.
The commeittee, he added, operates through six working groups covering border management, land affairs, disaster response and intelligence, all designed to strengthen security collaboration between Malaysia and Thailand.
Meanwhile, Mohd Yusoff confirmed that no Malaysians were caught in last night's bombings and violence across three southern Thai provinces.
He advised Malaysians to remain cautious and postpone non-essential travel to Thailand until the situation stabilises.
Narathiwat province had been placed under a curfew from 10.15pm on Saturday (Aug 22) night until 5am on Sunday, following reports of over 50 bombings, arson targeting local government offices and tyre-burning.
The powerful explosions, heard from Narathiwat sent shockwaves through border communities, rattling homes and raising alarm among residents in Kampung Lubok Gong and Kampung Tersang in Rantau Panjang. – Bernama
