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Nation 24 June 2025 | 01:42 AM

Border Control Agency, JPJ thwart bid to smuggle RM90,000 worth of diesel out of M'sia

KUALA LUMPUR: Some RM90,000 worth of diesel was seized after a joint operation between the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) and the Road Transport Department (JPJ) successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle subsidised diesel across the northern border into a neighbouring country.

Nation 24 June 2025 | 12:13 PM

Indonesian man detained for wildlife smuggling at KLIA2

SEPANG: A 49-year-old Indonesian man has been detained following a failed attempt to smuggle fully protected wildlife species at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2.

Nation 24 June 2025 | 03:05 AM

AKPS probes allegations of 'phantom travel' syndicate at KLIA

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) is conducting an investigation into allegations of "phantom travel" syndicate activities at the KL International Airport (KLIA).

Nation 22 June 2025 | 08:51 AM

Man nabbed at KLIA trying to smuggle four gibbons to India

SEPANG: Efforts to smuggle out four agile gibbons were thwarted when the Border Control and Protection Agency prevented a local man from boarding his flight to Mumbai.

Nation 21 May 2025 | 02:34 AM

Border control agency probing four officers for 'counter setting' at KLIA

SEPANG: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) is investigating four of its officers suspected of colluding to help foreign nationals bypass immigration checks at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) without following procedures.

Nation 19 May 2025 | 02:54 AM

46th Asean Summit: Border control agency boosts readiness at entry points

PUTRAJAYA: The Border Control and Protection Agency is stepping up readiness at all major entry points into the country ahead of the 46th Asean Summit next week to ensure smooth arrival procedures for delegates and maintain national security.

Nation 26 Apr 2025 | 01:19 PM

Border control agency will need time to settle into new role, says Saifuddin

KULIM: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency will need time to fully establish itself as the sole agency responsible for strengthening security at the country's entry points, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Nation 19 Mar 2025 | 06:13 AM

Border Control Agency stops 45 foreign nationals from entering the country

PETALING JAYA: A total of 45 foreign nationals were barred from entering the country due to failing to meet entry conditions during an inspection operation at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on Tuesday (March 18).

Nation 15 May 2025 | 05:42 AM

KLIA border agents stop 64 foreigners entering without valid documents

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) thwarted an attempt by 64 foreign men to enter Malaysia without meeting the entry requirements during a routine operation at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 on Wednesday (May 14).

Nation 2 Feb 2025 | 03:14 AM

Single border control agency will ensure better efficiency, says Saifuddin

SEPANG: Having a single entity to manage border control will ensure better coordination and communication, stronger border surveillance, better services and also cost efficiency, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Nation 19 Feb 2025 | 04:07 AM

Border control agency foils bid to smuggle 1,100 litres of diesel

BUKIT KAYU HITAM: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has foiled an attempt to smuggle out 1,100 litres of diesel through the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) complex.

Nation 3 June 2025 | 11:00 PM

279 foreigners denied entry

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) recorded its biggest success when it foiled the entry of 279 foreigners from Bangladesh, Pakistan and India, who did not meet entry requirements via the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

Nation 3 June 2025 | 03:16 AM

279 foreigners denied entry into M'sia, most in a single day since 2023, says AKPS

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) recorded its biggest success when it thwarted the entry of 279 foreigners from Bangladesh, Pakistan and India, who did not meet entry requirements into Malaysia, via KL International Airport (KLIA) on Monday (June 2).

Nation 2 Feb 2025 | 11:00 PM

New border agency to ease travel

SEPANG: The newly-formed Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS), is not only tasked to strengthen security at the country’s land, sea and air borders and gateways, but also to make the movement of goods and travellers more seamless and faster, says Deputy Prime Minister II Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Nation 9 July 2024 | 11:19 AM

Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Bill 2024 tabled in Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: A Bill to establish a border control and protection agency, that will guard the country’s borders has been tabled in the Dewan Rakyat.

Nation 2 Feb 2025 | 11:00 PM

Travellers hope for smoother border crossings as new agency kicks off

JOHOR BARU: Travellers are hopeful that movement at the country’s international borders will become smoother and faster with the creation of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS).

Nation 30 Jan 2025 | 11:00 PM

New border agency taking over

JOHOR BARU: The newly formed Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) is expected to formally begin operations tomorrow, taking over 114 border checkpoints nationwide in stages.

Nation 19 May 2025 | 11:00 PM

AKPS readies welcome for Asean Summit delegates

PUTRAJAYA: The Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) is stepping up readiness at all major entry points into the country ahead of the 46th Asean Summit next week to maintain national security and ensure smooth ­arrival for the delegates.

Nation 1 Jan 2025 | 11:00 PM

‘Vital to beef up border control measures’

PASIR MAS: A total of 169 illegal crossings along the Malaysia-Thai border have been identified as requiring attention, says Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

Nation 30 Mar 2025 | 09:47 AM

Aidilfitri exodus: Malaysians, Thais flood Rantau Panjang border crossing

KOTA BARU: The Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security Complex (ICQS) in Rantau Panjang was a sea of people as thousands of Malaysians working in Thailand and Thais working in Malaysia returned home to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

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