Police to use all available legal mechanisms, including extradition, to combat fraud - Home Minister

THE Royal Malaysia Police will employ all available legal mechanisms, including extradition, in its investigations into alleged corporate manipulation and money laundering, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has said.

He said the probe is being conducted under criminal law provisions and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act, and remains ongoing.

“If they are abroad, and if there is a need for us to record their statements to complete the investigation, we will use all processes available to bring them back,” he said.

“The developments are progressing well. I receive regular briefings from the police who are conducting the investigation. I have no reason to doubt the competence of the police,” he added.

Saifuddin was speaking at a press conference after a working visit to the Bukit Berapit Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex, where he also inspected Malaysia–Thailand border operations.

He said plans are underway to construct a new ICQS facility at Bukit Berapit, with a feasibility study currently in progress and an allocation of RM2 million set aside for the exercise.

He said the proposed new facility is expected to improve comfort for travellers while strengthening security control along the border.

“The ICQS (Bukit Berapit) in Pengkalan Hulu is unique because the distance between the Thai checkpoint and our checkpoint is quite far.

“Although it is less than one kilometre, I observed that personnel conducting checks here have to transport luggage to the other side, and there are various security issues as well.

“In discussions with the Perak state government, several locations have been proposed for us to explore, and the need to build a new facility. If the feasibility study is completed quickly, then implementation can proceed faster,” he said.

Saifuddin also said the government is planning to consolidate the operations of ICQS Bukit Berapit under the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency to streamline border management.

“That agency will eventually take over up to 122 entry points nationwide, including sea, land and air. Pengkalan Hulu will be included in due course.

“When there is sufficient manpower and infrastructure, then the agency’s director-general will finalise when the full takeover will take place,” he said.

He added that the agency’s current priority is to assume control of critical entry points in states such as Kedah and Kelantan.

At present, the agency has taken over operations at 22 of the country’s 122 entry points. - April 12, 2026