PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19 – Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail is leading the Malaysian delegation to the 20th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC) in Makati, Philippines, running from October 20 to October 21, 2026.
The high-level regional summit, chaired by the Philippines, gathers security ministers across ASEAN member states to enhance collective counter-measures against cross-border criminal syndicates, cybercrime, and human trafficking networks.
According to a statement issued by the Home Minister’s Office on Monday, October 19, Saifuddin Nasution will deliver Malaysia’s national statement focusing on stronger ASEAN-wide enforcement integration and modern regulatory frameworks.
“Malaysia will share its experience and improvement measures in combating online scam crimes, including strengthening the role of the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC), enhancing the legal framework and coordinating action among enforcement agencies and financial institutions,” the statement detailed.
Dialogue Partner Consultations and Co-Chairmanship Role
Malaysia’s involvement spans several consultation tracks with major East Asian partner nations:
- Dialogue Partner Sessions: Saifuddin Nasution will participate in four consultation meetings: the 16th AMMTC Plus Three, 13th AMMTC Plus China, 11th AMMTC Plus Japan, and 7th AMMTC Plus Korea.
- Co-Chairmanship: Malaysia will serve as co-chair for the 13th AMMTC Plus China Consultation, fulfilling its role as ASEAN Country Coordinator for ASEAN-China security cooperation.
- Action Plan Implementation: Discussions with China will prioritize executing the ASEAN-China Work Plan on Cooperation in Combating Transnational Crime (2024–2028) and progressing the pending ASEAN-China Memorandum of Understanding.
- Capacity Building & Tech Sharing: Key cooperation areas include digital forensics, virtual asset tracing, intelligence-sharing protocols, and joint cross-border enforcement training.
The Ministry emphasized that active participation in Makati aligns with the MADANI Government’s focus on national security and regional stability.
–NMT
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