How many gazetted entrances will the single border agency cover eventually?

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The single border agency will eventually cover 141 gazetted entrances nationwide.

The Ministry of Home Affairs will lead the government's initiative to establish a single border agency, with a pilot project slated to commence as early as next year. This initiative has received Cabinet approval, and preliminary work is underway to define the agency's structure, organisation, and staffing. Ultimately, this unified agency is intended to manage operations at all 141 gazetted entry points across Malaysia.
Pilot Project Preparation Underway

Preparations for the pilot project of the single border agency are currently in progress, with a two-month timeframe allocated for finalising its overall structure, organisational framework, staffing, and other essential aspects. The specific entry points to be included in this initial phase will be announced in due course.
Integration of Multiple Agencies

The Ministry of Home Affairs has expressed confidence in its ability to integrate the functions of approximately 40 separate government agencies under this new single border agency. Models for inter-agency integration, such as the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), will be considered.
Objectives of the Agency

The establishment of the single border agency aims to achieve three primary objectives: to facilitate border coordination among various regulatory bodies, to enhance the delivery system for border management, and to uphold the integrity of border operations. This approach mirrors successful models like Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA).
Scope of Operations in Johor

In Johor, significant multi-agency presence is already noted at key entry points. The Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex at the Sultan Ismail Building (BSI) houses around 20 government agencies, including the Immigration Department and the police. Similarly, the CIQ at the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB) involves approximately 14 government agencies.

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