ASEAN Strengthens Cooperation To Combat Transnational Crime

MELAKA, Sept 9 (Bernama) — ASEAN member states are stepping up regional cooperation to tackle transnational crime by sharing experiences and addressing key issues at the 19th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC), starting tomorrow in Melaka.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the meeting will feature presentations from member countries on pressing security challenges.

“For example, Malaysia will present on human trafficking, Singapore on cybercrime, while Vietnam will address refugee issues,” he told reporters after the opening ceremony officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today.

Also present were ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and delegations from ASEAN member states.

Saifuddin said the five-day meeting will focus on updates and reports, followed by discussions to finalise an action plan on the last day.

The meeting, chaired by Saifuddin, is also attended by ASEAN+3 dialogue partners, namely China, Japan and South Korea, to bolster regional cooperation further.

“This is crucial because addressing transnational crime is not only the responsibility of the 10 ASEAN countries but also requires support from these partners,” he said.

Melaka has become the regional hub as ASEAN ministers and senior officials responsible for security and crime prevention gather from Sept 8 to 12 for the 19th AMMTC and related meetings.

The event is held in conjunction with Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2025 under the theme ‘Inclusivity and Sustainability’, reflecting the country’s commitment to building a safer and more prosperous ASEAN community.

— BERNAMA

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