PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA December 30, 2025 – The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has recorded impressive achievements throughout 2025, seizing prohibited and controlled items with a total value of RM82.1 million, proving the effectiveness of this new agency as the nation’s primary frontline defence for border security.
These accomplishments were recorded since AKPS began integrated operations early in the year, following its official launch in February 2025. The seizures involved various categories of high-risk items, including:
– Drugs : Valued at RM20.2 million
– Items under the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (MAQIS), such as agricultural and food products that do not comply with quarantine regulations: RM59.9 million
– Unregistered health and cosmetic products: RM1.47 million
According to an official AKPS statement, this success is the result of an integrated enforcement approach that consolidates the functions of multiple agencies under one roof, effectively preventing the entry of items that could jeopardise national security, public health, and economic stability.
The Minister of Home Affairs, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, praised these achievements as evidence of the MADANI Government’s commitment to strengthening border control.
“The establishment of AKPS is a manifestation of the MADANI Government’s commitment to ensuring comprehensive border control through more effective, professional, and integrity-driven agency coordination. These seizure successes prove that AKPS is on the right track in protecting national sovereignty and security,” he said.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) also stated that it will continue to empower AKPS in terms of policy, operational capabilities, and strategic support to ensure the nation’s border security remains safeguarded for the well-being of the people.
Established under the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency Act (Act 860), AKPS is now operating at major entry points across the country and is expected to expand its coverage progressively. The agency is not merely an enforcement body but is regarded as the frontline fortress in addressing cross-border threats such as smuggling and organised crime.
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