![Dewan Rakyat approves Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Bill Dewan Rakyat approves Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721021538_TBSHAMSUL.jpg)
Dewan Rakyat approves Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Bill
Malaysia Checkpoints and Border Agency will take over the functions of relevant agencies at the country's entry points.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![Singapore warns of travel delays after technical issue at immigration checkpoints Singapore warns of travel delays after technical issue at immigration checkpoints](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81474089525_ChangiAirport.jpg)
Singapore warns of travel delays after technical issue at immigration checkpoints
The immigration said it was "experiencing system slowness at selected passenger clearance checkpoints", including at Changi Airport.
Fri Mar 31 2023
![S'pore seizes 3 Malaysia-registered lorries laden with e-vaporisers, components worth over S$130,000 S'pore seizes 3 Malaysia-registered lorries laden with e-vaporisers, components worth over S$130,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81653481027_evaporiser.jpg)
S'pore seizes 3 Malaysia-registered lorries laden with e-vaporisers, components worth over S$130,000
Singapore authorities seized more than S$130,000 worth of e-vaporisers and components at Tuas and Woodlands Checkpoints from three arriving Malaysia-registered lorries on May 9 and May 13.
Wed May 25 2022
![33,700 people cleared Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints as at 5 pm, April 1: Report 33,700 people cleared Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints as at 5 pm, April 1: Report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41648911639_LarkinSentral.jpg)
33,700 people cleared Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints as at 5 pm, April 1: Report
A total of 33,700 travellers cleared the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints as of 5 pm on Friday (April 1), the first day of the reopening of the Singapore-Malaysia land border, CNA reported today.
Sat Apr 02 2022
![Australia reports 1,882 COVID-19 cases as police quell protests Australia reports 1,882 COVID-19 cases as police quell protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41631941596_SYDNEY.jpg)
Australia reports 1,882 COVID-19 cases as police quell protests
Thousands of police officers in Sydney and Melbourne deployed to quell planned anti-lockdown protests, set up checkpoints and barricades.
Sat Sep 18 2021
![Saudi security forces commanders ready to implement security plans for this year's hajj season Saudi security forces commanders ready to implement security plans for this year's hajj season](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626279499_TBMasjidilHaram.jpg)
Saudi security forces commanders ready to implement security plans for this year's hajj season
The entry to the Grand Holy Mosque or holy sites will not be allowed but to those with permits through security checkpoints that were set at the entrances of the Makkah and holy sites.
Thu Jul 15 2021
![Thailand announces new restrictions in Bangkok, other provinces Thailand announces new restrictions in Bangkok, other provinces](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51624854132_BANGKOK.jpg)
Thailand announces new restrictions in Bangkok, other provinces
Authorities will set up checkpoints in Bangkok, including at the four southern provinces near Malaysia.
Mon Jun 28 2021
![Total lockdown: 105 military personnel jointly manning police roadblocks in Labuan Total lockdown: 105 military personnel jointly manning police roadblocks in Labuan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41611045350_SekatanJalanRaya.jpg)
Total lockdown: 105 military personnel jointly manning police roadblocks in Labuan
The air force personnel were committed to assisting the police personnel in enforcing the lockdown effectively in the localities involved.
Tue Jun 15 2021
![Import of meat into country not under DVS' jurisdiction Import of meat into country not under DVS' jurisdiction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51609415848_KartelDaging.jpg)
Import of meat into country not under DVS' jurisdiction
Approval for meat import is only allowed from countries and slaughterhouses that have been approved and meet the stipulated conditions.
Thu Apr 15 2021
![Malaysia-Thailand border trade falls 9.1 pct in 2020 Malaysia-Thailand border trade falls 9.1 pct in 2020](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61597703170_TBBANGKOKCOVID.jpg)
Malaysia-Thailand border trade falls 9.1 pct in 2020
Overall border trade, including transit trade, declined 1.7 per cent last year due to closure of border checkpoints and strong baht in 2020.
Tue Mar 02 2021
![COVID test at Singapore land checkpoints; all cargo drivers tested negative COVID test at Singapore land checkpoints; all cargo drivers tested negative](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41611352087_LORICARGOCOVIDSINGAP.jpg)
COVID test at Singapore land checkpoints; all cargo drivers tested negative
Compulsory Antigen Rapid Test (ART) at Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints for cargo drivers and accompanying personnel entering the city-state from 9 am yesterday.
Sat Jan 23 2021
![More than 1,400 Immigration personnel monitoring Sarawak checkpoints More than 1,400 Immigration personnel monitoring Sarawak checkpoints](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41602757956_SPRMSarawak.jpg)
More than 1,400 Immigration personnel monitoring Sarawak checkpoints
Sarawak Immigration is also intensifying the installation of biometric face recognition system at Kuching International Airport.
Thu Oct 15 2020
![23.18 million Malaysians, 21.23 million foreigners exit via land checkpoints 23.18 million Malaysians, 21.23 million foreigners exit via land checkpoints](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/61594727561_landborder.jpg)
23.18 million Malaysians, 21.23 million foreigners exit via land checkpoints
A total of 23.18 million local residents and 21.23 million foreigners exited the country via land border checkpoints from 2016 to 2019
Tue Jul 14 2020
![Some 40,000 Thais repatriated from M'sia since first phase of MCO, says embassy Some 40,000 Thais repatriated from M'sia since first phase of MCO, says embassy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/81588577343_BukitKayuHitam.jpg)
Some 40,000 Thais repatriated from M'sia since first phase of MCO, says embassy
Some 40,000 Thai nationals have been safely repatriated from Malaysia through the air and border checkpoints back to their country since the first phase of the MCO.
Mon May 04 2020
![Singaporean's passport cancelled for breach of stay-home notice over COVID-19 Singaporean's passport cancelled for breach of stay-home notice over COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/61584591765_Covid.jpg)
Singaporean's passport cancelled for breach of stay-home notice over COVID-19
The 53-year-old man was issued the notice on March 19 when he returned to Singapore via the Tanah Merah ferry terminal from Batam, Indonesia, where he had gone on March 3.
Sun Mar 29 2020