2019年11月22日星期五
Malaysia-Thai border trial extended
Malaysia-Thai border trial extended
New gateway: The newly-built CIQ checkpoint in Sadao will be open 24 hours for cargo traffic travelling between Malaysia and Thailand.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Bukit Kayu Hitam-Sadao Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) checkpoint will operate round-the-clock well into 2020 with Malaysia and Thailand extending the three-month trial period.
The checkpoint, which opened for 24 hours to cargo traffic on June 17, will remain so until June next year to prolong the trial period to one year.
“This will be a boon to businesses and cargo transport operators on both sides of the border,” said Thai Ambassador to Malaysia Narong Sasitorn.
“We have observed more trucks coming into Thailand from Malaysia during the extended hours.
“From the Thai side there has not been a significant increase, so we need to create more awareness,” he said in an interview.
Both governments had decided earlier to open the checkpoint for 24 hours for three months from April 1, but the move was delayed as the Thais wanted more time to prepare.
Border connectivity was key on the agenda when Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad met his Thai counterpart Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha for talks in Bangkok last October.
Following the prime ministerial initiative, both foreign ministers met in the Thai capital in January to reach an agreement to open the border for 24 hours, from the previous 18-hour operation, on a three-month trial basis.
The extra hours are aimed at reducing congestion at the border where there are bottlenecks during rush hour.
Narong said promoting seamless border connectivity remained a top priority to enable businesses on both sides to have complete flexibility to pick the right time to transport their goods and ensure more cost-efficient logistics.
He said latest statistics showed that the number of trucks passing through the Sadao CIQ complex (both ways) was between 12,000 and 13,000 per month, but added that the utilisation of the extra hours was still very low.
During the extended operating hours at the Sadao checkpoint (11pm to 5am Thai time) in June, he said inbound cargo traffic from Bukit Kayu Hitam registered a 2.5% increase, followed by 0.67% (July), 0.56% (August), 0.16% (September) and 0.30% (October).
“The technical team is continuing to monitor the developments at the shared border.
“On my part, I have been in touch with the Songhkla vice-governor to spur things on,” the envoy added.
Narong said the new Sadao CIQ complex was near completion and scheduled to be operational by the first quarter of 2020.
He said a decision on the building of a new road alignment to link the US$78mil (RM315mil) complex with the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) complex was still pending.
“We have presented two proposals to Malaysia, which has come up with its own suggestion. We need to finalise this to prepare for the opening of the Sadao complex.
“Without a new road alignment, we will have to rely on the existing route.
“But this will not resolve the congestion and bottleneck situation at peak hours with more lorries and trucks waiting to cross,” he said, adding that a single inspection facility for all trucks, now randomly inspected at least twice – once in Thailand and in Malaysia – was being explored.
Narong said he had also met Works Minister Baru Bian on the proposals to build a bridge to connect Takbai in Narathiwat to Pengkalan Kubor in Tumpat, Kelantan, and another linking Rantau Panjang, Pasir Mas, to Sungai Golok, also in Narathiwat.
He said the Takbai-Pengkalan Kubor bridge would span 270m and have four lanes.
“If the roads connecting both ends of the bridge are included, the total length of the project will be 10.6km.
“This bridge is long overdue. The economic benefits are indeed immense. Thailand had already proposed the engineering design some years back,” he said.
~The Star~
New gateway: The newly-built CIQ checkpoint in Sadao will be open 24 hours for cargo traffic travelling between Malaysia and Thailand.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Bukit Kayu Hitam-Sadao Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) checkpoint will operate round-the-clock well into 2020 with Malaysia and Thailand extending the three-month trial period.
The checkpoint, which opened for 24 hours to cargo traffic on June 17, will remain so until June next year to prolong the trial period to one year.
“This will be a boon to businesses and cargo transport operators on both sides of the border,” said Thai Ambassador to Malaysia Narong Sasitorn.
“We have observed more trucks coming into Thailand from Malaysia during the extended hours.
“From the Thai side there has not been a significant increase, so we need to create more awareness,” he said in an interview.
Both governments had decided earlier to open the checkpoint for 24 hours for three months from April 1, but the move was delayed as the Thais wanted more time to prepare.
Border connectivity was key on the agenda when Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad met his Thai counterpart Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha for talks in Bangkok last October.
Following the prime ministerial initiative, both foreign ministers met in the Thai capital in January to reach an agreement to open the border for 24 hours, from the previous 18-hour operation, on a three-month trial basis.
The extra hours are aimed at reducing congestion at the border where there are bottlenecks during rush hour.
Narong said promoting seamless border connectivity remained a top priority to enable businesses on both sides to have complete flexibility to pick the right time to transport their goods and ensure more cost-efficient logistics.
He said latest statistics showed that the number of trucks passing through the Sadao CIQ complex (both ways) was between 12,000 and 13,000 per month, but added that the utilisation of the extra hours was still very low.
During the extended operating hours at the Sadao checkpoint (11pm to 5am Thai time) in June, he said inbound cargo traffic from Bukit Kayu Hitam registered a 2.5% increase, followed by 0.67% (July), 0.56% (August), 0.16% (September) and 0.30% (October).
“The technical team is continuing to monitor the developments at the shared border.
“On my part, I have been in touch with the Songhkla vice-governor to spur things on,” the envoy added.
Narong said the new Sadao CIQ complex was near completion and scheduled to be operational by the first quarter of 2020.
He said a decision on the building of a new road alignment to link the US$78mil (RM315mil) complex with the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) complex was still pending.
“We have presented two proposals to Malaysia, which has come up with its own suggestion. We need to finalise this to prepare for the opening of the Sadao complex.
“Without a new road alignment, we will have to rely on the existing route.
“But this will not resolve the congestion and bottleneck situation at peak hours with more lorries and trucks waiting to cross,” he said, adding that a single inspection facility for all trucks, now randomly inspected at least twice – once in Thailand and in Malaysia – was being explored.
Narong said he had also met Works Minister Baru Bian on the proposals to build a bridge to connect Takbai in Narathiwat to Pengkalan Kubor in Tumpat, Kelantan, and another linking Rantau Panjang, Pasir Mas, to Sungai Golok, also in Narathiwat.
He said the Takbai-Pengkalan Kubor bridge would span 270m and have four lanes.
“If the roads connecting both ends of the bridge are included, the total length of the project will be 10.6km.
“This bridge is long overdue. The economic benefits are indeed immense. Thailand had already proposed the engineering design some years back,” he said.
~The Star~
2019年4月26日星期五
Vehicle Entry Permit for all foreign vehicles from October
Malaysia to implement Vehicle Entry Permit for all foreign vehicles from October
A road transport law that requires all foreign vehicle owners coming into Malaysia to register for a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) will be enforced from October.
In a statement on Thursday (Apr 25), the Malaysian Ministry of Transport said that the VEP will be issued by the Road Transport Department and can be applied for online in a "simple three-step action".
"Only VEP-registered vehicles are allowed entry into Malaysia once it is put into force," it said.
The ministry added that the enforcement of VEP will be implemented in phases.
"For phase one, requirement of VEP for all foreign-registered vehicles entering Malaysia through Bangunan Sultan Iskandar and Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar, Johor, will commence from Oct 1 this year," the ministry said.
"For the enforcement of VEP phase 1, the VEP-RFID tag can be installed or collected at four designated centres in Johor Bahru, which are Gelang Patah Southbound RR; Plaza Angsana Open Carpark; Pandan RnR and Lima Kedai Toll Plaza."
Phase two will involve entry points and land borders between Malaysia and Thailand, while phase three will expand the enforcement of VEP to all entry points and land borders between Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia.
The enforcement dates for phases two and three will be announced "in due course", the ministry said.
All vehicle owners who have yet to register for a permit are being reminded to do so. A VEP for each registered motor vehicle will be valid for five years.
VEP AT MALAYSIA-BRUNEI BORDER
Road Transport Department director-general Shaharuddin Khalid revealed plans by the department to impose the VEP requirement at four Customs, Immigration and Quarantine complexes along the Malaysia-Brunei border.
A proposal paper for the plan will be submitted to Transport Minister Anthony Loke later this year, with the main objective of easing the monitoring of foreign-registered vehicles entering Malaysia.
"We hope the VEP requirement can be implemented at the locations early next year," he said at a press conference.
Drivers applying for the VEP will face a one-off registration fee of RM10 to have their permit processed.
Source: Bernama/nh
A road transport law that requires all foreign vehicle owners coming into Malaysia to register for a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) will be enforced from October.
In a statement on Thursday (Apr 25), the Malaysian Ministry of Transport said that the VEP will be issued by the Road Transport Department and can be applied for online in a "simple three-step action".
"Only VEP-registered vehicles are allowed entry into Malaysia once it is put into force," it said.
The ministry added that the enforcement of VEP will be implemented in phases.
"For phase one, requirement of VEP for all foreign-registered vehicles entering Malaysia through Bangunan Sultan Iskandar and Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar, Johor, will commence from Oct 1 this year," the ministry said.
"For the enforcement of VEP phase 1, the VEP-RFID tag can be installed or collected at four designated centres in Johor Bahru, which are Gelang Patah Southbound RR; Plaza Angsana Open Carpark; Pandan RnR and Lima Kedai Toll Plaza."
Phase two will involve entry points and land borders between Malaysia and Thailand, while phase three will expand the enforcement of VEP to all entry points and land borders between Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia.
The enforcement dates for phases two and three will be announced "in due course", the ministry said.
All vehicle owners who have yet to register for a permit are being reminded to do so. A VEP for each registered motor vehicle will be valid for five years.
VEP AT MALAYSIA-BRUNEI BORDER
Road Transport Department director-general Shaharuddin Khalid revealed plans by the department to impose the VEP requirement at four Customs, Immigration and Quarantine complexes along the Malaysia-Brunei border.
A proposal paper for the plan will be submitted to Transport Minister Anthony Loke later this year, with the main objective of easing the monitoring of foreign-registered vehicles entering Malaysia.
"We hope the VEP requirement can be implemented at the locations early next year," he said at a press conference.
Drivers applying for the VEP will face a one-off registration fee of RM10 to have their permit processed.
Source: Bernama/nh
2017年9月5日星期二
New complex at Bukit Kayu Hitam checkpoint
New complex at checkpoint
A new complex for heavy vehicles passing through the Malaysia-Thailand border will be set up at the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) facility here.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who announced this after chairing a high-level committee meeting on the ICQS security here, said the new Heavy Vehicles Complex makes up 60% of Phase 1 of ICQS.
The remaining 40% comprises a Light Vehicle Complex, Operational and Administrative Office as well as public amenities.
“Five departments and agencies will start operating at the ICQS on Nov 1.
“This committee will visit the ICQS again at a later date to check on its operations,” Dr Ahmad Zahid told reporters after chairing the meeting at the Malaysian Border Control Agency Complex.
Also present were Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed and Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Johari Baharum.
The full handing over of the new RM425mil complex by the developer, Syarikat Northern Gateway Infrastructure Sdn Bhd, will be carried out at a later date.
The ICQS will open for 20 hours a day from Nov 1. From January onwards, it will operate around the clock.
Dr Ahmad Zahid expressed confidence that all issues and problems could be overcome in order to realise the aspirations of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to turn Malaysia into a transportation and logistical hub for the Asean region.
“We are serious in tackling any issues in order to realise what had been directed by the Prime Minister,” he said.
Commenting on the 24-hour operations for the ICQS, Dr Ahmad Zahid said he had met with Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan to discuss the matter.
~News courtesy of Bernama~
A new complex for heavy vehicles passing through the Malaysia-Thailand border will be set up at the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) facility here.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who announced this after chairing a high-level committee meeting on the ICQS security here, said the new Heavy Vehicles Complex makes up 60% of Phase 1 of ICQS.
The remaining 40% comprises a Light Vehicle Complex, Operational and Administrative Office as well as public amenities.
“Five departments and agencies will start operating at the ICQS on Nov 1.
“This committee will visit the ICQS again at a later date to check on its operations,” Dr Ahmad Zahid told reporters after chairing the meeting at the Malaysian Border Control Agency Complex.
Also present were Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed and Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Johari Baharum.
The full handing over of the new RM425mil complex by the developer, Syarikat Northern Gateway Infrastructure Sdn Bhd, will be carried out at a later date.
The ICQS will open for 20 hours a day from Nov 1. From January onwards, it will operate around the clock.
Dr Ahmad Zahid expressed confidence that all issues and problems could be overcome in order to realise the aspirations of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to turn Malaysia into a transportation and logistical hub for the Asean region.
“We are serious in tackling any issues in order to realise what had been directed by the Prime Minister,” he said.
Commenting on the 24-hour operations for the ICQS, Dr Ahmad Zahid said he had met with Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan to discuss the matter.
~News courtesy of Bernama~
2017年8月22日星期二
JPJ: Malaysia to implement VEP fee at Thai border
JPJ: Malaysia to implement VEP fee at Thai border
Malaysia will implement road charges and the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system at the Thai border soon, said the Road Transport Department.
Its director-general Datuk Seri Nadzri Siron said the Transport Ministry was studying the matter and carrying out surveys on the number of vehicles crossing bordering states in Perlis, Kedah, Perak and Kelantan.
"JPJ as the executing agency has started its work at all the border states. It will be the same as how it is implemented at the Johor Baru–Singapore border.
"The charges would be the same, which is RM20 for every foreign registered vehicle entering Malaysia, and RM5 from that will be given to the state government," he told a press conference after the "One Community One JPJ" event here on Monday.
He added that the VEP, which will be carried out at the same time, would see a better record of vehicles entering the country.
~News courtesy of The Star~
Malaysia will implement road charges and the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system at the Thai border soon, said the Road Transport Department.
Its director-general Datuk Seri Nadzri Siron said the Transport Ministry was studying the matter and carrying out surveys on the number of vehicles crossing bordering states in Perlis, Kedah, Perak and Kelantan.
"JPJ as the executing agency has started its work at all the border states. It will be the same as how it is implemented at the Johor Baru–Singapore border.
"The charges would be the same, which is RM20 for every foreign registered vehicle entering Malaysia, and RM5 from that will be given to the state government," he told a press conference after the "One Community One JPJ" event here on Monday.
He added that the VEP, which will be carried out at the same time, would see a better record of vehicles entering the country.
~News courtesy of The Star~
2017年4月12日星期三
24-hour open border for Bukit Kayu Hitam
24-hour open border a boon for state, says MB
Having the Bukit Kayu Hitam-Danok checkpoint open 24 hours a day will benefit the economy and boost state tourism, said Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah.
He said the planned round-the-clock operation should not be seen from a negative perspective.
“It will have a socio-economic benefit for Kedah, particularly through developments in the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand triangle region. We can profit from transportation especially from Thai vehicles carrying agricultural goods into the country.
“It will also spur Bukit Kayu Hitam’s growth as an industrial area in view of the state government’s plan to establish a 6,000-acre (2,428ha) tax-free area, including the Kedah Science Technology Park,” he told the state assembly here yesterday.
Ahmad Bashah said the state and private sector would combine their resources to build facilities such as hotels, houses and shopping complexes to woo visitors.
The new system, he said, could also resolve the congestion that has been happening for years, especially during the holiday period.
Ahmad Bashah said the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, who is also the Home Minister, have given the nod to the move during the Mentri Besar and Chief Ministers’ Meeting.
“The Federal Government in principle has agreed to the 24-hour operation from the current 18 hours while the state government will scrutinise all relevant issues, in particular, security,” he said in response to a question from Datuk Ahmad Zaini Japar (BN-Bukit Kayu Hitam).
Ahmad Bashah added that all agencies at the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex at Bukit Kayu Hitam were fully prepared for the change.
~News courtesy of The Star~
Having the Bukit Kayu Hitam-Danok checkpoint open 24 hours a day will benefit the economy and boost state tourism, said Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah.
He said the planned round-the-clock operation should not be seen from a negative perspective.
“It will have a socio-economic benefit for Kedah, particularly through developments in the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand triangle region. We can profit from transportation especially from Thai vehicles carrying agricultural goods into the country.
“It will also spur Bukit Kayu Hitam’s growth as an industrial area in view of the state government’s plan to establish a 6,000-acre (2,428ha) tax-free area, including the Kedah Science Technology Park,” he told the state assembly here yesterday.
Ahmad Bashah said the state and private sector would combine their resources to build facilities such as hotels, houses and shopping complexes to woo visitors.
The new system, he said, could also resolve the congestion that has been happening for years, especially during the holiday period.
Ahmad Bashah said the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, who is also the Home Minister, have given the nod to the move during the Mentri Besar and Chief Ministers’ Meeting.
“The Federal Government in principle has agreed to the 24-hour operation from the current 18 hours while the state government will scrutinise all relevant issues, in particular, security,” he said in response to a question from Datuk Ahmad Zaini Japar (BN-Bukit Kayu Hitam).
Ahmad Bashah added that all agencies at the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex at Bukit Kayu Hitam were fully prepared for the change.
~News courtesy of The Star~
2014年8月9日星期六
Border crossing continues
Border crossing continues
IT is business as usual for southern Thai-bound tour bus and van operators as they are still allowed to ferry passengers beyond the Malaysia-Thai border here.
This was despite earlier reports that tour buses and vans from Malaysia and Singapore would be banned from crossing over to southern Thai, while tourists would be forced to board its local tour buses to continue their journey.
Checks at the Dannok-Bukit Kayu Hitam border recently showed the buses and vans were still allowed to transport passengers into the south of Thailand.
Long queue of buses and vans could be seen at the border gate as early as 6am.
One of the drivers, Mohd Jamil Bidin, 42, said he was not aware of the ruling which took effect on Aug 1.
Tour bus and van operators from Malaysia and Singapore are not allowed to cross into Thailand.
However, Jamil said until now, they were still allowed to transport passengers from Malaysia to the neighbouring countries without restriction as long as all persons on board had valid travel documents.
“I am not aware of this new ruling where tourists have to switch to Thai public transports.
“None of the authorities in Thailand have said anything about this and we are operating as usual for now,” he said when met at Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex here.
Another driver, who only wished to be identified as Seng, said he was also unaware of such a ruling.
He expressed his concern that the drivers’ income would be affected if the Thai authorities decided to disallow Malaysian or Singaporean tour buses from entering the country.
“Our trip would be cut by almost half and most likely our income will be affected,” he said.
Seng also fears that such a ruling would lead to the drop in the number of Malaysian tourists travelling to Thailand by bus.
Meanwhile, a Penangite, who travels to Hat Yai for work every fortnight, said the ruling would be troublesome for tourists.
“Having to switch buses at the border will be such a hassle, especially for those travelling with young children or with lots of baggage,” she said.
It was reported that the ruling was a retaliation against the Malaysian authorities move to ban tour vans from Thailand to transport passengers beyond two kilometres of the border to protect local public transport operators.
Meanwhile, a source from the Malaysian consulate in Songkhla said the office had yet to receive any written notice on the new ruling from the Thai government.
According to him, if indeed such a ruling was passed the Thai government would have issued a notice to the consulate and given ample time for its implementation.
“This is news to me. We have not been informed on the new ruling nor have we received any written notice from the Thai authorities,” said the source.
“The enforcement would have not taken place without prior notice as it will have a negative effect on tourism in Thailand,” he added.
Local tour bus and van operators queuing at the Customs and Immigration point to drop off passengers in Hatyai.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
IT is business as usual for southern Thai-bound tour bus and van operators as they are still allowed to ferry passengers beyond the Malaysia-Thai border here.
This was despite earlier reports that tour buses and vans from Malaysia and Singapore would be banned from crossing over to southern Thai, while tourists would be forced to board its local tour buses to continue their journey.
Checks at the Dannok-Bukit Kayu Hitam border recently showed the buses and vans were still allowed to transport passengers into the south of Thailand.
Long queue of buses and vans could be seen at the border gate as early as 6am.
One of the drivers, Mohd Jamil Bidin, 42, said he was not aware of the ruling which took effect on Aug 1.
Tour bus and van operators from Malaysia and Singapore are not allowed to cross into Thailand.
However, Jamil said until now, they were still allowed to transport passengers from Malaysia to the neighbouring countries without restriction as long as all persons on board had valid travel documents.
“I am not aware of this new ruling where tourists have to switch to Thai public transports.
“None of the authorities in Thailand have said anything about this and we are operating as usual for now,” he said when met at Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex here.
Another driver, who only wished to be identified as Seng, said he was also unaware of such a ruling.
He expressed his concern that the drivers’ income would be affected if the Thai authorities decided to disallow Malaysian or Singaporean tour buses from entering the country.
“Our trip would be cut by almost half and most likely our income will be affected,” he said.
Seng also fears that such a ruling would lead to the drop in the number of Malaysian tourists travelling to Thailand by bus.
Meanwhile, a Penangite, who travels to Hat Yai for work every fortnight, said the ruling would be troublesome for tourists.
“Having to switch buses at the border will be such a hassle, especially for those travelling with young children or with lots of baggage,” she said.
It was reported that the ruling was a retaliation against the Malaysian authorities move to ban tour vans from Thailand to transport passengers beyond two kilometres of the border to protect local public transport operators.
Meanwhile, a source from the Malaysian consulate in Songkhla said the office had yet to receive any written notice on the new ruling from the Thai government.
According to him, if indeed such a ruling was passed the Thai government would have issued a notice to the consulate and given ample time for its implementation.
“This is news to me. We have not been informed on the new ruling nor have we received any written notice from the Thai authorities,” said the source.
“The enforcement would have not taken place without prior notice as it will have a negative effect on tourism in Thailand,” he added.
Local tour bus and van operators queuing at the Customs and Immigration point to drop off passengers in Hatyai.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
2012年5月2日星期三
2011年5月9日星期一
2011年5月7日星期六
马关卡下月起落实指纹扫描安检
马关卡下月起落实指纹扫描安检
马来西亚移民局将从下个月开始，在全马各个出入境关卡全面落实指纹扫描的新安检程序，以防止非法移民、跨国罪犯及恐怖分子入境，或将马来西亚成为转换站。
据马来西亚《新海峡时报》报道，这项以生物特征识别技术(biometrics)进行的指纹扫描程序，将加强现有的关卡保安检查；目前，移民局在关卡检查出入境人士时，只是比对护照照片及在护照上盖章。
移民局总监阿利亚斯指出，有鉴于伪造护照及旅游证件的问题越来越普遍，当局相信新的安检措施能有效缓解问题。“有越来越多外籍人士滥用旅客的身份入境马来西亚；因此，我们有必要采取新措施。”
他指出，去年来马观光的旅客达2440万人次，其中，有3％的人涉及在马来西亚犯罪。
他说，这些外籍罪犯一般上会使用不同的护照重复入境；因此，若当局掌握他们的指纹资料，就能检测到他们是否曾以不同的护照来马。“如果发现有这种情况，我们就有合理的理由怀疑他们来马来西亚的动机，进而禁止他们入境。”
《联合早报》
马来西亚移民局将从下个月开始，在全马各个出入境关卡全面落实指纹扫描的新安检程序，以防止非法移民、跨国罪犯及恐怖分子入境，或将马来西亚成为转换站。
据马来西亚《新海峡时报》报道，这项以生物特征识别技术(biometrics)进行的指纹扫描程序，将加强现有的关卡保安检查；目前，移民局在关卡检查出入境人士时，只是比对护照照片及在护照上盖章。
移民局总监阿利亚斯指出，有鉴于伪造护照及旅游证件的问题越来越普遍，当局相信新的安检措施能有效缓解问题。“有越来越多外籍人士滥用旅客的身份入境马来西亚；因此，我们有必要采取新措施。”
他指出，去年来马观光的旅客达2440万人次，其中，有3％的人涉及在马来西亚犯罪。
他说，这些外籍罪犯一般上会使用不同的护照重复入境；因此，若当局掌握他们的指纹资料，就能检测到他们是否曾以不同的护照来马。“如果发现有这种情况，我们就有合理的理由怀疑他们来马来西亚的动机，进而禁止他们入境。”
《联合早报》
2011年5月4日星期三
Security heightens following Osama's death
Malaysia tightens security after Osama's death
KUALA LUMPUR: One day after the US announced that the death of its most wanted man, several governments around the world tightened security against possible retaliation from terror networks linked to Al Qaeda. Malaysia has also heightened security in key areas.
Speaking after meeting the visiting Indian Foreign Minister SM Krishna, Malaysia's Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said a special counter terrorism taskforce is working closely with regional and international intelligence agencies to stay on top of the situation.
Mr Hishamuddin said: "Right now we have not seen any movement that will concern us...I can give assurance as of today there's no concern. Malaysia was never a target at the moment. I believe they have no plan making Malaysia a target."
Malaysia recently set up a joint working committee with India to combat terrorism, arms smuggling, as well as human and drug trafficking. It is also actively sharing information with the US, UK, Australia, Saudi Arabia and China on cross border terror links.
The minister denied that Malaysia is seen as a breeding ground for regional terror networks.
He said: "It was never been seen as breeding ground. There's no room for them to breed, to train terrorism. But the world is porous now. Anywhere they exist, they move, they are mobile, they do end up on our shores and some stayed on."
Still the Malaysian authorities are not taking chances. The police have stepped up security measures at strategic locations in and around the capital, in particular the embassy enclave in downtown Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia is also putting in place a better mechanism to screen foreigners at entry checkpoints. This after reports that terror suspects were infiltrating Malaysian schools and institutions of higher learning to recruit students.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
KUALA LUMPUR: One day after the US announced that the death of its most wanted man, several governments around the world tightened security against possible retaliation from terror networks linked to Al Qaeda. Malaysia has also heightened security in key areas.
Speaking after meeting the visiting Indian Foreign Minister SM Krishna, Malaysia's Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said a special counter terrorism taskforce is working closely with regional and international intelligence agencies to stay on top of the situation.
Mr Hishamuddin said: "Right now we have not seen any movement that will concern us...I can give assurance as of today there's no concern. Malaysia was never a target at the moment. I believe they have no plan making Malaysia a target."
Malaysia recently set up a joint working committee with India to combat terrorism, arms smuggling, as well as human and drug trafficking. It is also actively sharing information with the US, UK, Australia, Saudi Arabia and China on cross border terror links.
The minister denied that Malaysia is seen as a breeding ground for regional terror networks.
He said: "It was never been seen as breeding ground. There's no room for them to breed, to train terrorism. But the world is porous now. Anywhere they exist, they move, they are mobile, they do end up on our shores and some stayed on."
Still the Malaysian authorities are not taking chances. The police have stepped up security measures at strategic locations in and around the capital, in particular the embassy enclave in downtown Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia is also putting in place a better mechanism to screen foreigners at entry checkpoints. This after reports that terror suspects were infiltrating Malaysian schools and institutions of higher learning to recruit students.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
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