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The Star
17-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Data-driven index for border control
PUTRAJAYA: The government has launched the National Border Security Index (IKSN) as a strategic mechanism to measure the effectiveness and preparedness of enforcement agencies guarding Malaysia's borders annually. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the index, developed by the Institute of Public Security of Malaysia in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Mara, will utilise data from 31 enforcement agencies to produce a data-driven security performance score. 'What makes this index unique is that it's based on verified data provided by multiple agencies, not just the usual enforcement bodies,' he said after the ministry's monthly assembly yesterday. He said the ministry built a cloud-based system where these agencies upload data twice a year based on key indicators that were set. The data will then be compiled and analysed. He said the IKSN comprises 58 indicators across sectors, including immigration, maritime security, customs enforcement and anti-smuggling operations. 'The index operates on a five-tier scale: (0.00-1.0) Very Safe; (1.1-2.0) Safe; (2.1-3.0) Moderately Safe; (3.1-4.0) Less Safe; and (4.1-5.0) Unsafe,' he said. 'Twelve types of cross-border crimes were identified under the index, including illegal immigration, human trafficking, drug and firearms smuggling and kidnapping for ransom (KFR).' Saifuddin Nasution added that KFR and sea robberies are recorded in the best tier so far, with a score of 0.00, followed closely by firearms smuggling at 0.22. He also stressed that the IKSN would serve as a blueprint for asset deployment, personnel allocation and budget planning.
New Straits Times
16-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Saifuddin: Border Security Index a tool to assess border safety
PUTRAJAYA: The Border Security Index was launched today to measure the country's border safety. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the index was developed in collaboration with the Institute of Public Security of Malaysia under the Home Ministry and Universiti Teknologi Mara. He said it would serve as a strategic and credible tool in assessing Malaysia's border security landscape. "This is a historic milestone. The index we have developed is unique because it is based on credible, real-time data collected from 31 enforcement agencies. "It's not just about police or Immigration. It includes all agencies involved in border security," he said at the ministry's monthly assembly here today. He said the index was based on 54 indicators in 12 key categories of border-related crimes, including human trafficking, drug and arms smuggling, illegal logging, cybercrime, wildlife trafficking and kidnapping for ransom. He said the data would be updated twice a year, with agencies inputting information according to specified indicators. The index generates scores on a scale of 0 to 1, with higher scores indicating stronger security. "For example, based on the latest data, three areas recorded the best performance: kidnapping for ransom, maritime robbery and arms smuggling, with zero reported cases from all involved agencies. That's a very encouraging sign," Saifuddin said. Also part of the 12 key categories are illegal fishing, biosecurity threats and cross-border violence. Saifuddin said the index would allow for more strategic deployment of assets and personnel at identified hotspots and enable more data-driven annual budget submissions to the Finance and Economy ministries. "This index empowers the Home Ministry, as the lead agency, to act with better precision. "It helps us determine where to deploy resources, which agency to prioritise and how to justify our needs with data. "In short, it gives us a clearer picture of where we stand and what actions need to be taken." He said the Cabinet Committee on Border Security, which he chairs, would adopt the index as a reference tool in national security planning. "This launch sends a single, important message — our borders are secure and the overall state of border safety in Malaysia is stable and reassuring. "That's crucial not just for national security, but also to build investor confidence."
The Star
16-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Government launches Border Security Index to gauge effectiveness of enforcement agencies, says Saifuddin
PUTRAJAYA: The Government has launched the National Border Security Index (IKSN) as a strategic mechanism to annually measure the effectiveness and preparedness of enforcement agencies guarding Malaysia's borders. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the index, developed by the Institute of Public Security of Malaysia in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Mara, will utilise data from 31 enforcement agencies to produce a data-driven security performance score. "What makes this index unique is that it is based on verified data provided by multiple agencies, not just the usual enforcement bodies," he told reporters after the ministry's monthly assembly on Wednesday (July 16). He said the ministry had built a cloud-based system where these agencies would upload data twice a year based on fixed key indicators. "The data will then be compiled and analysed," he said. The IKSN comprises 58 indicators across sectors, including immigration, maritime security, customs enforcement and anti-smuggling operations. "The index operates on a five-tier scale (0.0 – 1.0: Very Safe) (1.1 – 2.0: Safe) (2.1 – 3.0: Moderately Safe) (3.1 – 4.0: Less Safe) (4.1 – 5.0: Unsafe). "Twelve types of cross-border crimes have been identified under the index, including illegal immigration, human trafficking, drug and firearms smuggling and kidnappings for ransoms (KFR)," he added. Saifuddin said KFR and sea robberies recorded the best performance so far with a score of 0.00, followed closely by firearms smuggling at 0.22. He also said that the IKSN would serve as a blueprint for asset deployment, personnel allocation and budget planning. "We will be able to pinpoint which hotspots require more resources, including which agency needs to be mobilised and how many personnel are needed. "This also helps us make better-informed requests to the Finance Ministry or the Economy Ministry when applying for annual budgets to strengthen our border control," he said. Saifuddin assured that Malaysia's borders remain secure, which is vital for national security and maintaining investor confidence.
