Kelantan to Propose Construction of Wall Along Malaysia-Thailand Border
Border Control Challenges
The Kelantan government is set to propose to the federal government the construction of a wall along the Malaysia-Thailand border in the state. According to Deputy Menteri Besar Mohamed Fadzli Hassan, a 100km wall would help combat smuggling activities and control floods.
Challenges in Monitoring Unlawful Activities
Fadzli Hassan emphasized that despite the authorities’ strict border checks, there are many illegal bases that make it difficult to monitor unlawful activities. He highlighted that the Malaysia-Thailand border is vast, making it challenging for security forces to guard the entire border.
Private Land Ownership
The deputy menteri besar also pointed out that most of the land at the border is privately owned, which makes it difficult for the authorities to combat smuggling. Smugglers often enter and exit via unregulated and hard-to-control routes, making it challenging for the authorities to monitor and control illegal activities.
Prior Proposals
This is not the first time that a proposal has been made to build a wall along the Malaysia-Thailand border. Prior to this, Kelantan Police Chief Yusoff Mamat had proposed to the state government to build a wall to curb cross-border crime.
Conclusion
The proposal to build a wall along the Malaysia-Thailand border is aimed at addressing the challenges in monitoring unlawful activities and combating smuggling. With the vastness of the border and private land ownership, a wall could be an effective solution to control and monitor the border more effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is the proposal to build a wall along the Malaysia-Thailand border necessary?
A: The proposal is necessary to combat smuggling activities and control floods, as well as to monitor unlawful activities more effectively.
Q: How long would the wall be?
A: The wall would be approximately 100km long.
Q: Who owns most of the land at the border?
A: Most of the land at the border is privately owned.
Q: What is the current state of border control in Kelantan?
A: Despite strict border control measures, there are still many illegal bases that make it difficult to monitor unlawful activities.