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Authorities in Kelantan arrested two elderly women at an illegal jetty in Tanah Merah for allegedly bringing various plant seedlings across the border from Thailand without proper permits.
A 22-year-old part-time driver in Kelantan was arrested while transporting 700kg of suspected smuggled durians. The young man earned between RM60 and RM70 per day for the illegal operation.
Immigration Department officers detained by Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog over suspected involvement in a foreigner smuggling ring will be suspended from duty until the probe concludes.
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A Mexican national died after being shot by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during an early morning confrontation in which he allegedly rammed and attacked federal agents' vehicles.
Cambodia reports four soldiers wounded after an explosive device detonated Sunday in Oddar Meanchey province near the Thai border. Thai military denies involvement, stating the blast occurred on Cambodian soil.
A Sessions Court in Pasir Mas charged 12 undocumented migrants with immigration violations including illegal entry and overstaying, with three of the defendants being women.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia and Singapore will jointly launch an advanced digital immigration system and additional border lanes by January next year to tackle chronic congestion at entry points.
Malaysia is strengthening border security measures following a bomb blast in Thailand's Tak Bai district that wounded two Malaysian holidaymakers. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari stressed ongoing cooperation with Thai authorities and regional partners.
Brunei's customs authorities have secured convictions against two Chinese nationals for attempting to smuggle 192 cans of alcohol and 14 cigarettes through a border post, with fines totalling BND15,000 imposed.
Australian Federal Police have charged a Thai Airways crew member with importing more than one kilogramme of heroin concealed in tote bags, marking another significant drug seizure at the nation's busiest airport.
Two Malaysian nationals injured in an improvised explosive device attack in Thailand's Narathiwat province have safely returned to Malaysia following coordinated assistance between Thai authorities and Malaysian diplomatic officials.
Malaysia's northern border states of Kedah and Perlis have recorded no human trafficking arrests under anti-trafficking laws, even as authorities intensify operations targeting Myanmar migrants in the region.
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Malaysia's Customs Department has confiscated more than RM800,000 in untaxed cigarettes during four simultaneous raids across Terengganu and Kelantan, targeting both local and imported contraband products.
Malaysian authorities have uncovered a shift in trafficking methods, with smuggling networks now transporting undocumented migrants in small groups rather than large convoys to evade border patrols and security forces.
Thai authorities arrested a 31-year-old Myanmar national at the Mae Sai border after discovering over 23 million baht concealed in food cartons. The cash was allegedly being smuggled across the Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge in violation of currency controls.
The government has pledged to protect the welfare and career prospects of Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) personnel as they transition to a new public service scheme starting July 1, with no loss of promotion rights or retirement benefits.
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Police and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living conducted a coordinated raid in Miri, confiscating more than 5,000 litres of diesel and apprehending two suspects in connection with illegal fuel distribution activities.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has authorised RM22 million in emergency funding for Malaysia's border enforcement agency, responding to security concerns highlighted by a recent shooting at Bukit Kayu Hitam.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved RM22 million in funding to equip the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) with firearms and protective gear, following a shooting incident in Kedah involving an agency commander.
Nine foreign nationals of different nationalities were arrested in Pengkalan Kubor, Kelantan, on suspicion of operating an online scamming operation targeting victims across the region.
Two Malaysian military personnel have been charged in Alor Setar for allegedly facilitating the illegal entry of three Myanmar nationals into Malaysia through the border with Thailand last month.
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Two Malaysian soldiers have been charged in Alor Setar Sessions Court with smuggling three Myanmar migrants across the Bukit Kayu Hitam border. The case highlights ongoing concerns about corruption within security forces and irregular migration.
Authorities arrested a student at Bukit Kayu Hitam attempting to transport 14.63kg of cannabis buds valued at RM1.17 million from a neighbouring country. The seizure highlights ongoing drug smuggling risks along Malaysia's northern border.