Rantau panjang: The Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) recorded more than 1.78 million individual movements in and out through the border gates at the Rantau Panjang Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security (ICQS) Complex throughout last year. Rantau Panjang AKPS Deputy Commander Bakri Sulaiman reported that out of that total, 853,553 people were recorded entering the country, while 931,659 people exited through the border gate.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Bakri emphasized the importance of the Rantau Panjang AKPS as a primary gateway, particularly for Malaysia-Thailand cross-border travel. The border's significance is underscored by the high volume of individual movements recorded throughout the year.

As part of enforcement efforts, a total of 14 arrests were made throughout 2025 involving various offences under immigration law provisions. In May 2025, six individuals were detained under Section 56(1)(i) and Section 56(1)(l) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, while in November, eight more individuals were detained under Section 2(2) of the Passport Act 1960.

During the same period, the Rantau Panjang AKPS issued 166 Notices of Refusal of Entry (NTL) to individuals who failed to meet the entry requirements into the country. Bakri stated that these refusal actions are implemented to ensure national security is constantly preserved and to comply with existing legal provisions.

Additionally, the Rantau Panjang AKPS recorded seizures of prohibited goods with a total estimated value of RM610,589 for the period January to December 2025. The seizures involved offences under several legal provisions.