Police to Continue Enforcement on Illegal Border Crossing Despite Threats
IGP Reiterates Commitment to Law Enforcement
The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) will continue to conduct enforcement on the ban of illegal border crossing using unauthorised bases along Sungai Golok, Kelantan, despite the threats of parties who are unhappy with the decision. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain emphasized that the move was based on the law and it is the duty of police to ensure the people adhere to the matter.
“We are not afraid of any threats. We are also alert and prepared. In fact, we are analysing intelligence information obtained,” he said when contacted here today.
Police Vigilance Remains High
Razarudin also issued a reminder to police officers and personnel on duty along the Malaysia-Thailand border to remain vigilant to ensure security there remains intact. This comes after Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat confirmed that his department had received various threats following the enforcement of the ban on using illegal bases to cross the Malaysia-Thailand border, starting December 1.
Section 5 (2) of the Immigration Act 1959/1963
In November, Mohd Yusoff said the police were using Section 5 (2) of the Immigration Act 1959/1963 to detain Malaysians who used ungazetted routes to enter and exit the country from Thailand. This section states that any person who fails to report to an immigration officer or fails to produce a valid travel document for inspection may be detained.
Official Entry Points
On November 19, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the official entry points at the Malaysia-Thailand border in Kelantan are only at the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex in Rantau Panjang, Bukit Bunga, and Pengkalan Kubor.
Conclusion
The Royal Malaysian Police is committed to enforcing the law and ensuring the security of the Malaysia-Thailand border. Despite threats from parties unhappy with the decision, the police will continue to conduct enforcement on the ban of illegal border crossing using unauthorised bases along Sungai Golok, Kelantan.
FAQs
Q: Why is the Royal Malaysian Police enforcing the ban on illegal border crossing using unauthorised bases along Sungai Golok, Kelantan?
A: The move is based on the law and it is the duty of police to ensure the people adhere to the matter.
Q: What is Section 5 (2) of the Immigration Act 1959/1963?
A: Section 5 (2) of the Immigration Act 1959/1963 states that any person who fails to report to an immigration officer or fails to produce a valid travel document for inspection may be detained.
Q: Where are the official entry points at the Malaysia-Thailand border in Kelantan?
A: The official entry points are at the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex in Rantau Panjang, Bukit Bunga, and Pengkalan Kubor.