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The establishment of the Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) began with the Cabinet Meeting decision on 16 November 2018 which formed a Cabinet Committee to study the establishment of a single border agency with the Ministry of Home Affairs as the secretariat. On 30 July 2021, the concept of a single border agency was introduced and the Single Border Agency (SBA) Nucleus Team was established effective 11 October 2021.

AKPS was officially established on 1 January 2024 with 104 base positions at headquarters led by a Director General. On 3 January 2024, the Cabinet approved the AKPS policy, marking an important step in strengthening its functions and roles.

The AKPS Bill 2024 was tabled in Parliament and passed on 1 August 2024. It was gazetted as the Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Act [Act 860] on 17 October 2024.

AKPS began its pilot operation at the ICQS Complex Rantau Panjang, Kelantan on 1 January 2025 and is expected to operate at all active national entry points by 2026.

Establishment Timeline

Year	Event
16 Nov 2018	Cabinet decision to form committee for single border agency study.
30 Jul 2021	Concept of single border agency introduced.
11 Oct 2021	Single Border Agency (SBA) Nucleus Team established.
1 Jan 2024	AKPS officially established (104 base positions).
1 Aug 2024	AKPS Bill 2024 passed in Parliament.
17 Oct 2024	Gazetted as Act 860.
1 Jan 2025	Pilot operation at ICQS Rantau Panjang, Kelantan.
2026	Expansion to all active national entry points.