Army stepping up efforts to bolster border security
KUCHING: The armed forces is implementing several key measures to improve border security operations and enhance operational capabilities in Sarawak. These include the expansion of mobility assets such as tactical vehicles and patrol boats. “Surveillance and border monitoring capabilities have also been upgraded by integrating drone technology, ensuring that our personnel maintain the highest level […]
Top general vows strong border security
KUCHING: The Third Infantry Brigade has pledged to prioritise Sarawak’s security, particularly in light of Indonesia’s impending capital relocation to Nusantara. The 40th Commander of the Third Infantry Brigade, Brigadier General Mohd Sauffi Omar said that this aligns with concerns raised by the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, regarding […]
Simplifying vehicle travel across borders
KUCHING: The Indonesian Consulate General here is proposing a change to the current cross-border policy for vehicles travelling from Sarawak to West Kalimantan. Under the proposed revision, the current practice of leaving drivers’ identification cards (ICs) as a guarantee at the Indonesian border posts would be replaced with the vehicle ownership certificate (VOC), commonly known […]
CIQs in Sarawak need to be upgraded with newer facilities
KUCHING: All of the customs, immigration and quarantine (CIQ) complexes stretching along the borders of Brunei, Indonesia and Sarawak should be upgraded with newer facilities to compensate for the increase in visitors entering the state. Minister for Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said this when asked to comment on the prime minister’s announcement of […]
Full valuation required much earlier
KUCHING: To prepare for the relocation of the Indonesian capital to East Kalimantan, national defence readiness in the Sarawak border region needs to get thorough assessment in advance. The Chief of the Defence Forces General Tan Sri Datuk Seri Affendi Buang said that efforts to improve security in the border area, whether in terms of […]
State not letting guard down on drugs
KUCHING: Sarawak will continue to strengthen and improve security checks at its airports and entry points along the state’s border to curb drug trafficking and smuggling activities. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said though the drug abuse situation in Sarawak was not at a worrying level, it was necessary to ensure […]
Malaysia to beef up border security after Thailand legalise planting marijuana
MELAKA: Malaysia to beef up control at the country’s borders to curb the increase in cannabis smuggling from Thailand following the government’s decision to allow its citizens to plant marijuana effective last June 9. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) director Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said Thailand’s decision was seen to have an […]
Abang Jo receives visit from NTF delegation
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from the National Task Force (NTF) delegation, led by Rear Admiral Datuk Aris Adi Tan Abdullah, at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here on Thursday (Jan 20). Discussions mainly focused on the cooperation between both parties, especially on the implementation of Ops […]
Tapak Megah PGA gets additional equipment for border security
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing recently visited and handed over equipment to the proposed General Operations Force (PGA) forward base commanded by SAC Saini Bongkek at Tapak Megah (TM1) in Bukit Mabong District, 19.5km from the border with Indonesia and 265km from Kapit town. During the visit, Masing handed over two […]
Tapak Megah border security offices approved for construction
KUCHING: The relevant agencies have given approval to the construction of the proposed security enforcement agency offices at the Tapak Megah site in Bukit Mabong District, 20km away from the Sarawak-Kalimantan border. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing revealed that the Tapak Megah would be the future site for the General Operations Force […]
