Kuala lumpur: The government will not compromise on any abuse of power or misconduct involving officers and personnel of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) stationed at the country's entry points, the Home Ministry (KDN) stressed.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, KDN deputy secretary-general (Security) Datuk Abdul Halim Abdul Rahman stated that legal or disciplinary action will be taken against any officer found to have undermined the integrity of the service. He emphasized that officers who misuse their authority or compromise integrity will face action under the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993 (Amendment 2002).

He highlighted that AKPS officers and personnel stationed at airports, land entry points, and ports bear significant responsibility in ensuring that only individuals with legitimate purposes and valid travel documents are permitted entry into the country. Abdul Halim noted that the duties at the country's entry points, while appearing straightforward, represent a considerable trust in safeguarding national security and sovereignty.

He further stressed that integrity must remain a core principle in the execution of duties to ensure effective and credible border control. Abdul Halim elaborated that AKPS was established to manage operations at designated entry points by consolidating the roles of more than 20 agencies that previously operated separately, including the Immigration Department and the Customs Department. This consolidation aims to create a stronger and more focused single force for effective border control.

Earlier in the day, 200 tahfiz students from six schools around Sungai Buloh, Selangor, were feted at the 'Ihya Ramadan' and breaking of fast programme, which was also attended by AKPS deputy director-general (Management) Ismail Mokhtar and AKPS deputy director-general (Policy) Zuraini Othman.