Sabah Postpones Federal Border Agency Rollout over Immigration Autonomy Fears Under MA63

Sabah postpones federal border agency rollout over immigration autonomy fears under MA63

KOTA KINABALU, May 13 — The Sabah government has decided to postpone the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) policy and implementation until it receives assurances that the move will not erode the state’s special immigration powers and autonomy.Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said Sabah’s immigration autonomy, together with that of Sarawak, was non-negotiable as it formed part of the safeguards enshrined under the Malaysi…

Sabah postpones AKPS rollout over immigration autonomy concerns

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Hajiji says Sabah’s immigration autonomy, together with that of Sarawak, was non-negotiable as it formed part of the safeguards enshrined under the MA63. – Bernama photo KOTA KINABALU (May 13): The Sabah government has decided to postpone the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) policy and implementation until it receives assurances that the move will not erode the state’s spec…

Ex-CM backs Sabah’s move to defer national border agency deployment

AKPS is a federal enforcement agency established to centralise border control functions previously handled by multiple agencies at land, sea, and air entry points. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Former Sabah chief minister Salleh Said Keruak supports the decision to defer the deployment of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) in the state because of concerns over immigration rights. Salleh said this was a measured and necessar…