MAKATI, 20 October 2026 (The Capital Post) – Malaysia participated in the Preparatory Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crime (SOMTC) in Makati, Philippines, on Monday (19 October), ahead of the 20th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC).
The Malaysian delegation was led by Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) Secretary-General Datuk Dr. Awang Alik Jeman.
The preparatory meeting focused on coordinating ASEAN member states’ positions and finalising substantive arrangements for the ministerial meetings scheduled for 20 and 21 October 2026.
During the session, senior officials adopted the Terms of Reference for the SOMTC Working Group on Money Laundering.
Malaysia serves as the Voluntary Lead Shepherd for the money laundering priority area, reflecting its coordinating role in strengthening regional cooperation against financial crime.
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Awang Alik also co-chaired the preparatory SOMTC meeting for the 13th AMMTC Plus China Consultation.
The consultation forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation between ASEAN and China in addressing transnational crime threats.
The meetings provide a platform for participating countries to coordinate regional responses and enhance cooperation in tackling cross-border criminal activities.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Dalam Negeri, Malaysia’s participation reflects its continued involvement in ASEAN security cooperation and efforts to address transnational crime – The Capital Post
