Malaysia’s Communications Ministry plans to table amendments to the Postal Services Act during the first or second Parliament sitting next year, aiming to strengthen security measures in the courier sector [1, 2, 3]. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil announced the expected timeline on August 20, highlighting ongoing efforts to address security vulnerabilities in courier services.
Since 2025, the Ministry has held engagement sessions with courier companies to ensure compliance with security and legal requirements. Fahmi said, "Since last year, engagement sessions have been held with courier companies, and we have asked for their cooperation to ensure that products being sent do not involve any security or legal issues" [1].
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), alongside the Communications Ministry, is reviewing the Postal Services Act to expand its coverage to the courier industry. Amendments will include provisions requested by the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) to tighten security controls and oversight [1, 2]. Fahmi noted, "MCMC and the Communications Ministry are reviewing the Postal Services Act to make several amendments, including ensuring that the courier sector is covered under the Act and strengthening security measures as requested by the Royal Malaysian Police" [2].
The Royal Malaysian Police will also collaborate with MCMC and the Transport Ministry to discuss stricter procedures related to courier services, delivery of goods, and p-hailing services [1]. Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director, said criminal syndicates have exploited weaknesses in these services to transport prohibited substances. He stated, "Weaknesses in the courier and p-hailing services ecosystem had been exploited by criminal syndicates to transport prohibited substances" [3].
The upcoming amendments aim to close these gaps by enhancing regulatory oversight and cooperation among enforcement agencies. Parliament is expected to debate these changes early next year, with the goal of implementing improved legal frameworks for courier security.
