Melaka: Interview sessions for the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) staff intake have begun, attracting strong interest from Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) veterans, particularly those from elite security units.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari highlighted that a significant number of applicants for the AKPS vacancies are veterans from special units, including the Special Service Group (GGK), the Naval Special Forces (PASKAL), the Air Force Special Forces (PASKAU), and airborne units. Adly mentioned that many veterans have expressed their desire to join AKPS to continue serving after retirement. While their applications are welcomed, the recruitment process, interviews, and final selection for the approximately 200 vacancies are fully managed by AKPS. The Ministry of Defence, through the Department of Veterans Affairs, plays a coordinating role in preparing the list of eligible veterans for the interview sessions.

Adly shared these insights after attending a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of an additional building for the Special Education Integration Programme (PPKI). This initiative, under the Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat (WRUR) for the Bukit Katil state constituency, took place at SMK Bukit Katil. The event was officiated by Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, with state Public Works Department director Mohamad Salzeli Moktar also in attendance.

Adly further stated that updates on recruitment, including the number of successful candidates, will be provided periodically, with the final list expected in January. Last month, AKPS director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain announced that the agency will commence recruiting 220 MAF veterans in stages starting next January as part of an initiative under Budget 2026. The recruitment for support roles will proceed through contract appointments once funding is secured, following a model used by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks.