KOTA BHARU, July 2 — Border control will continue to be tightened by all enforcement agencies, particularly the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), following a bomb blast in Tak Bai, Narathiwat province, Thailand that injured two Malaysians last Monday.
Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said although the incident occurred outside Malaysia’s borders, the safety and security of personnel on duty, as well as Malaysian citizens, remain a priority.
“We will continue carrying out our responsibilities to ensure border controls are strengthened.
“Any incidents in surrounding areas will be closely monitored, while security measures will be enhanced without neglecting efforts to curb smuggling activities involving all enforcement agencies,” he told reporters after officiating the East Coast Edition of the Jelajah Wira Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) 2026 here today.
Adly said cooperation with the Thai military continues to be strengthened through regular communication, as well as discussions under the Border Committee mechanism, which addresses issues of mutual concern to both countries.
He said Malaysia also maintains good relations with ASEAN member states, including in the area of security information-sharing, to help safeguard the well-being of the people.
Media reports previously stated that two Malaysians were injured after the vehicle they were travelling in was badly damaged in a bomb explosion on a road in Tak Bai district, Narathiwat, last Monday.
The victims, Abdullah Syarapi Abd Rahman, 45, and Muhammad Yusri Udin, 38, were holidaying in Narathiwat at the time of the incident. They received initial treatment at Narathiwat Hospital before being brought back to Malaysia for further treatment at Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital.
