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Malaysia Boosts Checks at Singapore Border to Combat Smuggling

3/31/2026

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The Malaysian government has intensified checks at land entry points with Singapore to curb subsidized-goods smuggling.
A Home Ministry official said AKPS checks began recently to stop illegal transport of cooking oil, sugar, flour, and rice.
There are concerns that unrest in the Middle East may drive more Singaporeans to Johor to stockpile essentials.
Officials are monitoring petrol purchases.
A Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs operation aimed to boost compliance.

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The Malaysian government has intensified checks at land entry points with Singapore to curb subsidized-goods smuggling.
A Home Ministry official said AKPS checks began recently to stop illegal transport of cooking oil, sugar, flour, and rice.
There are concerns that unrest in the Middle East may drive more Singaporeans to Johor to stockpile essentials.
Officials are monitoring petrol purchases.
A Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs operation aimed to boost compliance.