AKPS director-general Shuhaily Zain chairing a meeting with the agency's commanders and senior officers. (Facebook pic)PETALING JAYA: Shuhaily Zain has resumed his duties as director-general of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS), despite home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail saying he would return to the police force.

In a Facebook post, AKPS said Shuhaily returned to duty today by chairing a commanders' meeting, after going on leave last week.

"The meeting gathered AKPS senior officers and entry point commanders, focussing on organising the workflow for 2027, specifically to strengthen the agency's strategic direction, operational preparedness and overall effectiveness.