Border security forces have discovered more than 100 illegal crossing points persist along Malaysia's frontier with Thailand despite enforcement campaigns launched last December. The General Operations Force reports these unauthorized bases operate across three districts in Kelantan state. Authorities arrested 71 people attempting illegal border crossings through Sungai Golok between January and mid-July this year.
The detained individuals represented multiple nationalities and faced charges under Malaysia's Immigration Act. Most crossings occurred along riverbanks that previously served as informal transit routes for local residents. Security officials noted that violators cited various motives for their illegal journeys ranging from shopping trips to employment searches in construction and agriculture sectors.
Malaysian authorities closed unofficial jetties and crossing points following direct orders from state police leadership. The crackdown forces residents to use designated immigration facilities for all cross-border travel. Security commanders pledged continued enforcement efforts to protect national sovereignty while urging travelers to follow established legal procedures.
The detained individuals represented multiple nationalities and faced charges under Malaysia's Immigration Act. Most crossings occurred along riverbanks that previously served as informal transit routes for local residents. Security officials noted that violators cited various motives for their illegal journeys ranging from shopping trips to employment searches in construction and agriculture sectors.
Malaysian authorities closed unofficial jetties and crossing points following direct orders from state police leadership. The crackdown forces residents to use designated immigration facilities for all cross-border travel. Security commanders pledged continued enforcement efforts to protect national sovereignty while urging travelers to follow established legal procedures.
