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Bill to dissolve AKSEM tabled in Parliament
The Malaysian Border Security Agency (Dissolution) Bill 2021, which seeks to dissolve the Malaysian Border Security Agency (AKSEM), was tabled for first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today.
Thu Dec 16 2021
![AKSEM now under PDRM - Hamzah AKSEM now under PDRM - Hamzah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51625051501_HamzahAKSEM.jpg)
AKSEM now under PDRM - Hamzah
The Malaysian Border Security Agency (AKSEM) which was established on December 29, 2017, is now placed under the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.
Wed Jun 30 2021
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Integrated border control operations in north of Peninsula from Jan 2021 - Ismail Sabri
Border control operations in the northern part of the Peninsula will be implemented in an integrated manner, including in terms of area patrols, by all relevant security agencies.
Sat Dec 12 2020
![Over 2,000 kg of ketum leaves seized along Malaysia-Thailand border Over 2,000 kg of ketum leaves seized along Malaysia-Thailand border](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41601122491_JITRAketumrampas.jpg)
Over 2,000 kg of ketum leaves seized along Malaysia-Thailand border
Security forces guarding the country's borders under Op Benteng have seized 2,250 kilogrammes of ketum leaves worth more than RM96,000 believed to be smuggled at the Malaysian-Thai border.
Thu Oct 22 2020
![Locals, students under smugglers' 'payroll' for info on border forces Locals, students under smugglers' 'payroll' for info on border forces](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71595865681_penjawatawam.jpg)
Locals, students under smugglers' 'payroll' for info on border forces
Smuggling syndicates are acting boldly by paying locals as well as school students to channel information on the movement of security forces at the border.
Mon Jul 27 2020
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DPM receives courtesy call from Thailand Deputy Defence Minister
The call was aimed at discussing the proposed extension of the border checkpoints operations at the Bukit Kayu Hitam and Padang Besar ICQS complexes from the current 18 hours to 24 hours.
Thu Apr 13 2017
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Special legislation to empower border security agency - Ahmad Zahid
Special legislation is to be formulated to enable AKSEM to enforce security control along the Malaysia-Thailand border, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Tue May 24 2016
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Home Ministry to set up more comprehensive border security agency
The Home Affairs Ministry will set up a more comprehensive border security agency, said Department of Internal Security and Public Order director, Datuk Muhammad Fuad Abu Zarim.
Wed Mar 02 2016
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Home Ministry establishes border security agency to address transborder crime
AKS followed the re-branding and upgrading of the Anti-Smuggling Unit (UPP) and involved various departments and agencies, via the National Blue Ocean Strategy.
Mon Nov 02 2015