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'Malaysia-Indonesia borders need to be beefed up'
Published on: Monday, September 19, 2022
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'Malaysia-Indonesia borders need to be beefed up'
Maximus chats with Sabahans crossing the CIQS Tebedu checkpoint border to Pontianak.
KUCHING: Issues pertaining to economic and security developments along the Malaysia-Indonesia borders must be addressed and beefed up ahead of the neighbouring country's capital move to the east coast of Borneo Island.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili said that the Malaysian security forces have anticipated the impacts and effects of the capital move, thus pushing for greater facilities and additional manpower as preparation to man the borders, when the time comes.

"After listening to the security briefings by the immigration, police and Sarawak State Security Council, we found out that delayed projects, insufficient funds and lack of manpower are among the problems faced by the security forces at the borders, in addition to their existing challenges," he said.

Speaking after visiting the Customs, Immigration, Quarantine and Security (CIQS) border checkpoint in Tebedu, which is the entry point into Malaysia from Pontianak, Indonesia, on Sunday, as part of his four-day official visit here, Ongkili said these issues will be highlighted to the Home Affairs Ministry so necessary action can be taken immediately.




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