LUMUT: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency continues to carry out its duties without disruption despite the legal proceedings involving its director-general, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

He said issues involving the agency's top leadership should not bring the entire organisation to a standstill or affect its responsibilities.

Saifuddin said he had instructed Home Ministry secretary-general Datuk Dr Awang Alik Jeman to give special attention to managing the situation, which was unprecedented.

"I assure you that MCBA operations have not been affected because the agency plays an important role in controlling and protecting the country's borders. The entire organisation cannot be allowed to stop functioning because of an issue involving its director-general.