KOTA BHARU: A personnel shortage, excessive workloads, and the absence of round-the-clock CCTV surveillance have been identified as potential weaknesses enabling security breaches at national entry points. "Indirectly, this situation could create vulnerabilities for security breaches if not managed effectively. Beyond staffing, uninterrupted 24-hour CCTV monitoring has also been flagged as a critical mechanism for prevention, surveillance and quality control, especially at high-risk locations. It ensures that national security and sovereignty remain protected," he added. He added that using BWCs in line with established protocols would help increase accountability, transparency, and public trust in the immigration service.

Source: The Star January 23, 2026 04:30 UTC