Berita Desk delivers breaking news, politics, business, sports and lifestyle coverage from Malaysia and Southeast Asia — trusted, timely and independent.
The Raja of Perlis hosted the army chief in a formal audience at Istana Arau, reaffirming the strategic partnership between the royal institution and the military in safeguarding national security and development.
Thailand's Defence Minister Lt Gen Adul Boonthamcharoen met his Malaysian counterpart in Kuala Lumpur to discuss the deteriorating security situation in Thailand's southern border provinces, a day after Bangkok halted scheduled peace negotiations.
Security experts are reframing the alleged MyIMMs hacking as a critical national security matter rather than a routine cybercrime case, raising concerns about the system's vulnerability.
France is escalating border security measures along its frontier with Spain, deploying hundreds of officers and surveillance equipment after a significant migrant surge reached the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa.
Spain's foreign minister announced Friday that almost all migrants who entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta have returned to Morocco, dismissing reports of a major influx and reaffirming border security.
Two Filipino men have been sentenced to four months imprisonment each for illegally entering Sabah, following their detention as part of investigations into the death of a 10-year-old girl.
Spain has activated military resources and dispatched senior officials to the enclave of Ceuta after thousands of young Moroccans attempted a coordinated border crossing. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pledged international cooperation to restore stability.
A criminology expert argues the MyIMMs breach transcends typical cybercrime, exposing vulnerabilities in Malaysia's border security infrastructure and governance frameworks.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has secured remand orders for 12 individuals suspected of orchestrating a cybercriminal operation targeting the MyIMMs platform. Investigators recovered significant cash and valuables during raids.
A US citizen faces federal obstruction charges after activating a self-destruct feature on his phone during customs questioning at Atlanta airport, marking an unusual prosecution of data deletion technology.
Myanmar security forces arrested 777 suspected online scam and illegal gambling operators during a major raid in Kayin State, including hundreds of Chinese nationals. The operation highlights the region's struggle against transnational cybercrime networks.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Michigan and Ontario has opened to vehicular traffic following its July 24 inaugural ceremony. The crossing comes after Canada renegotiated financial terms under pressure from the Trump administration's tariff threats.
Police have detained a 31-year-old driver in Pasir Mas following the discovery of 30 smuggled bromeliad plants worth more than RM6,000 hidden in his vehicle, believed to have originated from Thailand.
Kelantan police have arrested two Myanmar citizens with 6,000 yaba pills valued at approximately RM60,000 following a brief chase in Gua Musang, reflecting ongoing cross-border drug trafficking challenges.
The Ministry of Defence conducted a three-day Defence Awareness Tour on Pulau Banggi, Malaysia's largest island and northernmost border point in Sabah, to strengthen community engagement and national sovereignty awareness among residents.
A Sessions Court in Pasir Mas has charged ten undocumented migrants, among them three women, with overstaying and unlawfully entering Malaysia. The charges carry serious legal consequences.
Cambodia has shut down more than 200 scam operations in Banteay Meanchey province over seven months, detaining tens of thousands of foreign suspects. However, authorities acknowledge the border town of Poipet remains incompletely cleared of fraud operations despite the intensified crackdown.
A Bangladeshi man appeared in Kulim magistrate's court charged with illegally holding 11 passports of other Bangladeshi nationals, highlighting transnational document fraud issues affecting the region.
A Bangladeshi man appeared in Kulim Magistrate's Court charged with unlawful possession of 11 passports, highlighting concerns over document fraud and immigration control breaches in Malaysia's northern states.
Border authorities arrested a Thai teenager and his underage sister after they attempted an illegal crossing through Rantau Panjang. The incident highlights persistent challenges securing Malaysia's porous border with Thailand.
Authorities in Kelantan have arrested two Myanmar nationals and intercepted a significant drug consignment in Gua Musang. The operation uncovered 6,000 yaba pills valued at approximately RM60,000, marking another successful enforcement action against transnational drug trafficking.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has backed calls to enhance the Immigration Officer Service Scheme through better pay structures and expanded career opportunities, highlighting the department's critical role in border security and economic contribution.
Malaysia's Immigration Department is pursuing revenue collection exceeding RM5 billion in 2026, maintaining momentum from previous years. The agency has already collected RM2.6 billion through June 2026.
Authorities apprehended a 36-year-old man at a Rantau Panjang petrol station after discovering he was making repeated petrol purchases destined for illegal smuggling across the Thai border.
Authorities arrested two men at Kuching airport on July 9 after they arrived from Johor Bahru carrying drugs valued at RM1.32 million in their possession.
A Pasir Mas shop owner has been handed a RM5,000 fine by the Sessions Court for knowingly permitting an undocumented migrant to remain on her sundry shop premises in July.
Fourteen foreign nationals appeared in Sessions Court in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, facing charges related to illegal entry, overstaying beyond permitted periods, and misusing their travel documents.
Authorities have arrested a young smuggler and confiscated over half a tonne of illegally imported durians plus a four-wheel-drive vehicle worth RM50,000 in a major operation at an illicit waterfront crossing near the Thai border.
A 65-year-old Perlis resident has been charged with trafficking 39.9 litres of fentanyl, marking a significant drug seizure in the northern state and underscoring authorities' intensified crackdown on synthetic opioid distribution.
Malaysia's Economy Minister has stressed that UNHCR documentation does not grant immunity from local laws, as the government intensifies border security and refugee management efforts amid public concerns.
The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency has opened an internal investigation into claims that one of its officers at KLIA Terminal 2 accepted a RM100 personal QR payment, raising fresh concerns about financial misconduct at Malaysia's busiest airport gateway.
Authorities in Tanah Merah arrested two elderly women yesterday for allegedly importing assorted plant seedlings from Thailand using an unregistered waterway entry point.
Kelantan authorities arrested a 29-year-old man following a high-speed pursuit in Kampung Pulau Panjang, recovering 400,000 contraband cigarette sticks estimated at RM813,000.
China recorded a surge in foreign arrivals during the first half of 2026, driven by expanding visa-free policies that eliminated entry barriers for travelers from 50 countries. Nearly 78% of inbound foreign visitors arrived without visas.
Police have dismantled a significant drug trafficking operation in Perlis, arresting three individuals and seizing liquid narcotics valued at RM34.31 million in coordinated raids at Padang Besar.
Four Cambodian soldiers were wounded when an explosive device detonated along the Cambodia-Thailand border in Oddar Meanchey province on Sunday. The incident occurred during a routine patrol near cashew plantations.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will visit Malaysia on July 9 and 10 to meet Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, with discussions expected to focus on cross-border security challenges and expanding bilateral economic ties.
Thailand has paid 650,000 baht (approximately RM80,000) to a Malaysian injured in a June 29 roadside bomb attack in Tak Bai district. The Thai government pledged enhanced security measures.
Malaysia is strengthening border security measures following a bomb explosion in Thailand's Tak Bai district that injured two Malaysian holidaymakers. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari confirmed enhanced enforcement across all agencies.
Australian authorities have charged a Thai Airways employee with attempting to import more than one kilogram of heroin. Customs officials discovered the drug hidden in tote bags, marking another significant drug seizure at Australian ports of entry.
%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph54wmog)%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph54wmop)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%2250%25%22%20y%3D%2250%25%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20dominant-baseline%3D%22central%22%20fill%3D%22rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.95)%22%20font-family%3D%22Georgia%2C%20'Times%20New%20Roman'%2C%20serif%22%20font-weight%3D%22700%22%20font-size%3D%22170%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-0.02em%22%3EMalaysia%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will unveil a significantly upgraded Malaysian passport featuring 94 security enhancements, including holograms and ultraviolet ink technology, marking a major step in document security modernisation.
Malaysia's Kedah and Perlis states have recorded no human trafficking arrests under anti-trafficking laws despite significant Myanmar migrant flows, authorities confirm.
Malaysian lawmakers will examine how the West Asian conflict has dampened foreign tourist arrivals and discuss security preparedness in Langkawi against migrant smuggling during the current 16-day parliamentary session.
Thai authorities arrested a 31-year-old Myanmar national at the Mae Sai border crossing for allegedly attempting to smuggle 23 million baht concealed in dried fish and potato boxes, violating customs and foreign exchange regulations.
Malaysian authorities have disrupted a migrant smuggling operation that adapted its tactics by transporting undocumented migrants in smaller groups rather than large convoys. Thirteen Myanmar nationals were arrested during Operasi Taring Wawasan Kelantan in Pasir Mas.
Thai police have arrested 233 suspected drug traffickers in a month-long operation targeting syndicates with alleged Malaysian connections, disrupting major smuggling routes through Southeast Asia.
Perlis Immigration has created a dedicated task force to monitor and verify the Rohingya population in the state, responding to growing public concerns about their presence in several locations.
The government has assured Border Control and Protection Agency personnel that their welfare, promotion prospects, and retirement benefits will remain intact as the agency transitions to a new Public Service Department service scheme on July 1.
A private university student was brought before Jitra magistrate's court charged with trafficking cannabis buds valued at RM1.17 million. The 14.63kg haul was intercepted at Bukit Kayu Hitam's immigration complex.