Anwar, Anutin launch new M'sia-Thailand border road to boost trade, travel
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul have launched a new road connecting the Bukit Kayu Hitam and Sadao border complexes. The project aims to improve regional connectivity, trade, and security between Malaysia and Thailand.
Why it matters
Enhanced border infrastructure is a key component of the ASEAN Connectivity agenda, intended to boost economic growth and bilateral cooperation.
BUKIT KAYU HITAM: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Thai counterpart, Anutin Charnvirakul, officiated the launch of the new road linking the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex with Thailand's Sadao Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex on Friday (July 10).
In a statement, the Home Ministry said the launch reflects the strong commitment of both countries to strengthening diplomatic ties, enhancing cross-border strategic cooperation and improving regional connectivity to promote shared prosperity, security and the well-being of their people.
"The new road will open to all road users at 6am (Malaysia time) tomorrow (July 11). At the same time, the existing border crossing linking Bukit Kayu Hitam and Danok will be permanently closed from midnight (Malaysia time) tomorrow.
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