KOTA BHARU, June 20 — The Home Ministry (KDN) is reviewing various proposals to strengthen border security, including the construction of a wall along the Malaysia-Thailand border in Kelantan, deemed a high-risk area.
Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said border safety remains a top priority for the government, as such areas are frequently used for smuggling activities, particularly drugs, and might pose wider security threats if left unchecked.
“We place full emphasis on border control. If the borders are not secured, not only can drug smuggling occur, but more serious incidents may also arise,” he said at a press conference after attending a programme with the National Anti-Drugs Agency and the Malaysian Anti-Drugs Association here last night.
He said the ministry, together with security agencies such as the police and other border enforcement bodies, are analysing current intelligence to identify locations that require heightened security measures, including surveillance equipment or security structures.
“We are considering all proposals, including wall construction, CCTV installation, and other technological solutions. All of these are under review, and actions will be taken according to needs and locality,” he said.
Shamsul Anuar added that border security measures are not limited to specific sites but are implemented comprehensively across the country based on threat and risk levels.
“What matters is ensuring our national borders are truly safe, well-monitored, and not easily breached,” he said.
Whether Malaysia would follow Thailand’s example by installing CCTVs along its borders, Shamsul Anuar said all proposals are under serious consideration by the government.
On June 11, Kelantan Police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat was reported as saying that building a permanent wall or fence along the Kelantan-Thailand border would be the most effective solution to combat smuggling activities in the state.
He said that the 45-kilometre border stretch remain too exposed, making comprehensive enforcement difficult.
— Bernama
