The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency unveils a 10-year strategic plan to modernise operations, integrate agencies and enhance national security.

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has launched a comprehensive 10-year strategic development roadmap.

The plan aims to strengthen national border security, enhance governance and modernise operations at all entry points nationwide.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail outlined the agency’s long-term direction and reform agenda.

He said AKPS has identified four key benchmarks to guide its establishment and development.

“First is preventing threats to national security, second is strengthening revenue collection through optimised seizures, and third is reinforcing integrity in enforcement implementation,” he said.

“The fourth benchmark is ensuring effective clearance times without compromising security.”

The strategic plan is divided into two main phases, with the first phase from 2025 to 2029 focusing on consolidation.

This initial phase involves integrating six key agencies under a single border management framework.

“The main emphasis in this first phase is the restructuring and integration of human resources, staffing, recruitment processes, assets and technology,” Saifuddin Nasution explained.

He said it also involves integrated training to forge a unified agency identity and reduce institutional silos.

The second phase from 2030 to 2034 will focus on strengthening institutional capacity and comprehensive modernisation.

“Key initiatives include the appointment of new leaders and officers anchored on high integrity values,” the minister said.

He added that this phase will emphasise modernising work culture and accelerating digitalisation at the operational level.

Overall, the reforms aim to ensure AKPS’s four core functions are carried out effectively.

The focus remains on integrity, efficiency and national security throughout the decade-long implementation.

 The Sun Malaysia