Masing calls for tighter border control
KUCHING: Sarawak will increase the security of its borders to prevent the spread of the new Covid-19 variants into the state. This was said by Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing who said that hundreds of jalan tikus (rat trails) were used by illegal immigrants who were deported to come […]
22 illegal immigrants, three locals nabbed in raid
KUCHING: Twenty-two illegal immigrants and three locals were arrested during a raid at a building in Tabuan here last Friday (June 18). Sarawak Border Security Control Committee chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing said a lorry suspected of carrying illegal immigrants was shown on video which went viral on social media prompting […]
Three sites identified for border control posts
KUCHING: Three sites have been identified for the construction of a border control post, a Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex and a General Operations Force (GOF) forward operating base (FOB). “I was informed that the authorities have agreed for the establishment of a border control post, a CIQ complex and a GOF FOB in […]
More money from state coffers to boost border security
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has agreed to allocate the required budget to further strengthen border security. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing said allocation had been set aside for the purchase of assets such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and Scrambler motorcycles to navigate the rough terrains and also communication equipment to ensure continuous […]
Intensify security at border hot spots
KUCHING: Sarawak needs to reinforce and intensify security along its border especially at ‘hot spots’ to prevent entry of illegal immigrants and to contain the spread of Covid-19. “We must reinforce security measures at our borders, especially in hot spots like Bau, Lundu, Telok Melano, Biawak and Serikin,” said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk […]
Border fences are only at strategic locations
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing has clarified that his earlier suggestion on building fences or walls along Sarawak borders with Kalimantan, Indonesia was for it to be built at strategic locations. He said such fences or walls should be built in areas that are easily accessible by illegal […]
Use technology to assist border security
KUCHING: Sarawak Immigration director Datuk Ken Leben has suggested the use of Internet of Things (IoT) or similar technology to assist border security. He said this while concurring with Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing’s earlier suggestion for fences or walls to be built at strategic locations along Sarawak’s 1,032km […]
Proposal to use AI in border surveillance
KUCHING: If fences or walls are built along the Sarawak-Kalimantan border to address illegal entry, they should be equipped with the latest technology, including artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in surveillance and monitoring. This was proposed by Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) secretary David Xavier Hii Chin Loung when he was commenting on an earlier […]
Our border needs tightening
KUCHING: Efforts to control the border entry points in the state must be enhanced to curb the entry of illegal immigrants. Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip said the issue of illegal immigrants was not a new thing as the state continues to thwart attempts by foreigners from entering […]
Latest weapons for possible attacks
GOF border operations KUCHING: The General Operations Force (GOF) Sarawak Brigade is improving the equipment for its personnel and officers at the state’s borders. GOF Sarawak Brigade Commander SAC Mancha Ata said this included providing the latest weapons in preparation for any possible attacks. “All officers and personnel of GOF operations will be equipped with […]