KUALA LUMPUR, August 20 — In a move to further tighten the Postal Services Act, the government is planning to amend the Act to prevent criminal exploitation of delivery services.
Communications minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil revealed that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Communications Ministry are currently reviewing the Act amidst concerns over courier services being used to transport illegal drugs and prohibited goods.
Fahmi also said that MCMC has been working with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) since last year and has also done engagement sessions with courier companies in Malaysia.
“We are seeking the cooperation of courier companies to help ensure that any products delivered do not pose security risks or violate the law.
“At the same time, MCMC and the Communications Ministry are reviewing the Postal Services Act 2012 to make several amendments.
“This will formally regulate the courier sector under the Act and enable enforcement of PDRM’s required security measures,” Fahmi said.
He added that the proposed amendments are expected to be tabled during either the first or the second parliamentary meeting next year at the latest.
The move is part of a wider crackdown on the use of delivery platforms for smuggling narcotics and other prohibited goods.
Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan previously said that syndicates have actively exploited weaknesses in the courier and p-hailing ecosystem —using fake identities and third‑party addresses — to move illegal substances undetected.
