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AKPS recommends procurement of Glock firearms, strengthens operations and security

PUTRAJAYA: The Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has proposed the procurement of Glock-type firearms for the team's use due to their durable specifications and low maintenance costs. AKPS Director-General Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said that in principle, the government agreed to supply AKPS with firearms to facilitate matters and ensure safety aspects while on duty. "We want something that is easy to maintain and doesn't have large maintenance costs." "Everyone knows that the weapon we usually use is a Glock, low maintenance and durable. That's what we ask for," he said after the AKPS monthly gathering here today. Previously, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim approved an allocation of RM22 million to equip AKPS with appropriate firearms and equipment. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the move was approved by the Prime Minister following the urgent need to strengthen the security of AKPS personnel after the shooting incident on a vehicle carrying an agency commander in Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah last February. In the incident, a Proton X70 driven by SAC Mohd Nasaruddin M Nasir, who is now the Deputy Director General (Operations) of AKPS, was shot at about 5.40 am at the entrance near the Muhajirin Mosque in Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah, approximately one kilometre from the Malaysia-Thailand border. Meanwhile, Mohd Shuhaily in his speech said AKPS is now equipping its members and officers with new outside expertise to ensure they remain competent. "This is because the people hope to see a team that is sufficiently credible at the country's entrance, standing firmly and with full self-respect, bound by a high attitude and work knowledge," he said. He also stressed that the aspect of integrity is highly emphasized in the AKPS team, with corrupt practices and any misconduct not being compromised. "We must put an end to the culture of corruption and misconduct at the entrance. "Since operating, AKPS in less than a year has terminated the services of five officers and 15 people are still in disciplinary action procedures and another 50 are still under active investigation," he said. -- BERNAMA

PUTRAJAYA: The Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has proposed the procurement of Glock-type firearms for the team’s use due to their durable specifications and low maintenance costs. AKPS Director-General Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said that in principle, the government agreed to supply AKPS with firearms to facilitate matters and ensure safety aspects […]