PETALING JAYA: Firearms and bulletproof vests may be necessary for officers of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) following a shooting near the Malaysia-Thailand border at dawn today, its director-general, Shuhaily Zain, said.
Shuhaily said the matter has been raised with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Sinar Harian reported.
“AKPS officers are not equipped with firearms. This is an area that could be improved in the near future, along with providing bulletproof vests and other equipment to ensure the safety of the officers while carrying out their duties,” he was quoted as saying after meeting with Bukit Kayu Hitam commander Nasaruddin Nasir.