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Spain is intensifying efforts to secure its North African enclave of Ceuta following an unprecedented migrant surge from Morocco that has claimed at least 67 lives. The government faces criticism over crisis management.
Authorities in Kelantan have arrested a 55-year-old man and seized 52 durian saplings suspected of being smuggled from Thailand in an operation near Tumpat.
Spain's foreign minister reports that almost all migrants who entered the enclave of Ceuta have returned to Morocco following a surge that began Thursday. Authorities deployed military units to prevent further sea crossings.
A Kota Kinabalu court has sentenced two Filipino men to four months in jail each for unlawful entry into Sabah. The pair were initially detained as part of investigations surrounding the murder of a 10-year-old girl.
Authorities arrested a Thai national at an unauthorised landing point in Kelantan yesterday, seizing petai and pomelos valued at approximately RM8,000 in what investigators believe was part of an organised smuggling operation.
Thailand's Defence Minister Lt Gen Adul Boonthamcharoen met his Malaysian counterpart in Kuala Lumpur to discuss the worsening security crisis in Thailand's southern provinces, coming after Bangkok suspended scheduled peace talks with southern insurgents.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister signals the country could reassess its relationship with UNHCR unless the UN agency agrees to implement stricter joint screening procedures for refugee card applicants, particularly addressing concerns about attracting undocumented migrants.
Malaysia's Immigration Department has commenced a phased introduction of its upgraded international passport in Sabah and Sarawak, with the first batch of offices beginning service today and additional centres going live on August 3.
Police arrested a 31-year-old motorist in Pasir Mas after discovering 30 bromeliad plants valued at over RM6,000 believed smuggled from Thailand hidden in his vehicle.
Thai security forces have obtained arrest warrants for three individuals connected to two separate violent incidents in Narathiwat province in southern Thailand, including an attack on a ranger checkpoint that claimed five lives.
Authorities in Kelantan have arrested two Myanmar nationals following a police chase in Gua Musang, seizing 6,000 yaba pills worth approximately RM60,000 in a significant narcotics operation.
Authorities arrested a 19-year-old Thai national and his 14-year-old Malaysian sister at Rantau Panjang after they attempted to cross the border through an unregistered jetty, prompting fresh concerns over porous maritime security.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry conducted a three-day awareness tour in Pulau Banggi, engaging local communities, students, and enforcement agencies to boost defence literacy in the strategically important border region.
Ten undocumented migrants, including three women, were charged in Pasir Mas Sessions Court for violating immigration laws through overstaying and illegal entry into Malaysia.
Security camera footage has exposed how a nine-member assault team, operating in two coordinated groups, executed a swift 90-second attack on a Thai ranger checkpoint in Narathiwat, resulting in five deaths and multiple injuries.
A Bangladeshi national has been charged at Kulim Magistrate's Court with possessing 11 passports, in what authorities suggest may be part of a broader document fraud operation affecting regional immigration security.
Israeli military forces comprising six vehicles entered Syria's Quneitra province on Saturday, advancing toward the Kudna Dam area while conducting aerial surveillance. The incursion marks the latest in a series of violations since December 2024.
Border authorities arrested a 20-year-old man at an illegal jetty in Rantau Panjang after intercepting 350kg of smuggled durians and a vehicle valued at over RM50,000.
Authorities arrested a lorry driver and his attendant at Rantau Panjang yesterday after discovering RM85,000 worth of plant saplings illegally brought in from Thailand hidden in their vehicle.
Authorities in Kelantan have arrested a 35-year-old tow truck agent following the discovery of 6,000 yaba pills valued at approximately RM60,000 concealed in a vehicle near Wakaf Bharu.
Tumpat police have arrested a local car repossessor following a drug enforcement operation that netted 6,000 yaba tablets valued at approximately RM60,000, marking a significant seizure in Kelantan's ongoing battle against synthetic drug trafficking.
The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency has opened an internal probe into allegations that a traveller paid RM100 to a KLIA 2 customs officer through a personal QR code, raising concerns about illicit payment methods at the airport.
Malaysia's Economy Minister Datuk Akmal Nasrullah has clarified that UNHCR refugee documentation does not provide immunity from local laws, as the government intensifies border control and refugee management efforts.
The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency is investigating a KLIA Terminal 2 officer accused of receiving a RM100 personal payment through a QR transaction, raising concerns about improper conduct at the nation's busiest airport.
Pakistan has deported approximately 2.59 million Afghan nationals since 2023 as part of an intensified immigration enforcement operation. Punjab province has detained and processed over 138,000 undocumented Afghans through its holding centres.
A Kelantan court has imposed substantial financial penalties on 19 undocumented migrants convicted of immigration offences, marking the continuation of stricter enforcement efforts against illegal residence.
The European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive sanctions regime targeting migrant traffickers and organised crime networks. The framework includes asset freezes and travel restrictions, marking a significant hardline on human smuggling across EU borders.
Authorities in Tanah Merah have arrested two elderly women suspected of smuggling assorted plant seedlings across the Thailand-Malaysia border using an illegal water crossing.
The Immigration Department has suspended officers detained by MACC on suspicion of involvement in a foreign syndicate. The suspension will remain in effect until investigations conclude.
Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul has reaffirmed his government's commitment to resolving violence in southern border provinces, emphasizing sustained Malaysia-Thailand cooperation on security and development in the region.
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Malaysia's border agency is deploying maximum operational capacity at its two main Singapore land crossings ahead of Saturday's Johor state election, expecting a surge in returning voters from across the causeway.
Police have dealt a significant blow to organised drug trafficking in Perlis, dismantling a major syndicate following coordinated raids that resulted in three arrests and the recovery of liquid drugs valued at RM34.31 million.
Cambodia reported that four soldiers were injured when an explosive device detonated during a patrol operation near the Thai border in Oddar Meanchey province on Sunday.
Twelve undocumented migrants, including three women, faced charges in a Kelantan court for illegal entry, overstaying, and improper use of travel documentation, highlighting ongoing immigration enforcement efforts.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will visit Malaysia on July 9 and 10 for talks with PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, focusing on transnational security challenges and expanding bilateral economic ties between the neighbouring nations.
Thailand has paid 650,000 baht (approximately RM80,000) in compensation to a Malaysian injured in a bomb blast in Tak Bai district on June 29. Thai officials pledged enhanced security measures.
Malaysia's MyNIISe digital immigration system has processed 19.48 million QR code transactions at Johor's Sultan Iskandar Building and Sultan Abu Bakar Complex as of late June, reflecting growing adoption of automated border crossing technology.
Malaysia is ramping up border security following a bomb blast in Thailand's Tak Bai district that wounded two Malaysian holidaymakers. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari says enforcement agencies will strengthen controls while maintaining cooperation with Thai military.
Brunei's customs authorities have concluded legal proceedings against two Chinese nationals caught attempting to import 192 cans of alcohol and 14 cigarettes without authorisation at a border checkpoint.
Two Malaysians wounded in an improvised explosive device blast in Thailand's Narathiwat province have been discharged and returned across the border to Kelantan for continued hospital care.
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Malaysia has unveiled an enhanced passport incorporating 94 security features, cementing the document's ranking as the world's third most powerful. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim led the launch of the upgraded travel document.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will launch an upgraded Malaysian International Passport featuring 94 security mechanisms on Tuesday at Parliament, significantly enhancing protection against forgery and fraud.
Parliament is set to examine how the West Asian conflict is affecting Malaysia's tourism sector and scrutinise border security measures in Langkawi, with legislators also tabling amendments on child protection and employment insurance.
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Selangor authorities have broken up a sophisticated forged documents ring, apprehending the suspected leader in Operation Serkap. The syndicate targeted identity and travel credentials.
Thai authorities have detained a 31-year-old Myanmar national at the Mae Sai border crossing after discovering over 23 million baht concealed in cartons of dried fish and potatoes during a routine vehicle inspection.
Malaysia's General Operations Force has dismantled a smuggling operation in Kelantan, arresting 13 undocumented Myanmar migrants and revealing how criminal networks are adapting tactics by moving people in small groups to avoid security checkpoints.
Thai customs authorities at the Mae Sai border crossing in Chiang Rai have confiscated more than 23 million baht in Thai currency discovered concealed within cardboard boxes marked as food products in a Myanmar-registered vehicle.
Parliament's first week approved only the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026, which strengthens enforcement against illegal racing. The Prison Bill was postponed for further review, while four other bills entered first reading.
The government has guaranteed that Border Control and Protection Agency personnel will retain their rights and benefits during a transition to a new service scheme under the Public Service Department, effective July 1.