Malaysia: Malaysia continues to face challenges as an international drug transit hub, with illicit substances believed to be trafficked from the Golden Triangle through northern Peninsular routes before being distributed to other destinations. Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said Malaysia's strategic location and proximity to the Golden Triangle have long made it a key corridor for international drug syndicates.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Ayob Khan stated that Malaysia has served as a transit point for drugs produced in the Golden Triangle entering via the northern part of the peninsula. While Malaysia is not a producing country, a small portion of these drugs is consumed domestically. He revealed that the total value of drug and poison seizures stood at RM3.1 billion, with RM915 million worth of drugs seized this year alone as of March.

He emphasized that enforcement operations against drug syndicates are carried out continuously, reflecting the police's firm commitment to disrupting networks that exploit Malaysia as a transit route. Syndicates primarily use sea and land routes in the northern part of the Peninsula, while routes to Sabah and Sarawak involve both sea and air, including arrests at airports.

Ayob Khan acknowledged that the country's borders are porous and difficult to fully secure, stressing that intelligence-driven operations remain critical in tackling such activities. He added that police maintain close cooperation with anti-drug agencies in neighboring countries, including Thailand, to strengthen cross-border enforcement efforts.

Additionally, he mentioned that the use of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA) continues to be reinforced to enable action against entire drug trafficking networks. 'Whether syndicate leaders, couriers, or those involved in processing drugs, all will be dealt with under an organized crime approach to dismantle entire networks and deliver a greater impact,' he said.