Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has announced that approximately 13,000 officers and personnel from the Malaysian Border Security Agency will be deployed in phases across 143 entry points nationwide, starting in January 2025. Malaysia improves border management and strengthen national security. (Photo: nst.com.my)Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has announced that approximately 13,000 officers and personnel from the Malaysian Border Security Agency will be deployed in phases across 143 entry points nationwide, starting in January 2025. Speaking to the press on October 20, Minister Saifuddin revealed that the first phase will involve the deployment of at least 104 officers at five entry and exit points. In August 2023, the Senate passed the Malaysia border and protection agency bill after it was approved by the House of Representatives./.

Source: New Strait Times October 21, 2024 23:22 UTC