Jelutong MP RSN Rayer has questioned whether RM700 million worth of anti-smuggling scanners announced under the previous Pakatan Harapan administration remain operational, following the seizure of 1.16 tonnes of ketamine aboard a tanker linked to Malaysia.

Speaking at a press conference in Parliament today, Rayer urged the government to account for 69 scanners intended to strengthen security at ports, airports and other entry points.

His remarks followed Deputy Foreign Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni's admission in the Dewan Rakyat that weaknesses existed at the country's entry and exit points, amid rising numbers of Malaysians arrested overseas for drug-related offences.

"My first question is: Can the present government explain whether all these scanners are still operational?