Malaysia, Japan Deepen Security Ties to Fight Cybercrime, Scams and Human Trafficking

Malaysia and Japan have agreed to strengthen law enforcement cooperation to tackle transnational crime through closer information sharing and joint investigative efforts. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the commitment was discussed during his meeting with Japan’s National Police Agency deputy commissioner-general, Tachikawa Koichi, on October 21. The meeting took place alongside the 20th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime in Manila, Philippines, where regional security challenges were among the key issues discussed.

Police Cooperation to Target Drug Trafficking, Online Scams and Human Trafficking

Both countries are looking to improve coordination between the Royal Malaysia Police and Japan’s National Police Agency, particularly in sharing intelligence and strengthening investigations. Areas of focus include drug trafficking, cybercrime, online scams and human trafficking, which frequently involve criminal networks operating across multiple jurisdictions.

Saifuddin said transnational crime does not recognise national borders, making international cooperation essential for more effective prevention, detection and enforcement. Stronger partnerships can help authorities respond to increasingly sophisticated criminal activities and improve the exchange of information needed to pursue suspects. Malaysia intends to continue working with Japan based on mutual trust and respect, with the shared objective of protecting public safety and national security. The discussions also reflect wider ASEAN efforts to improve regional coordination against organised crime and emerging digital threats.

Malaysia and Japan are stepping up police cooperation to combat cross-border crime, including online scams, drug trafficking and human trafficking.

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