KERJASAMA INDONESIA-MALAYSIA DALAM MENANGANI MASALAH KEJAHATAN TRANSNASIONAL DI WILAYAH PERBATASAN TAHUN 2020-2023

Abstract

Transnational crime has become one of the major challenges in international relations as it threatens national security and welfare. This type of crime involves more than one country and often exploits gaps in national legal and security systems. The United Nations (UN) classifies transnational crimes based on specific criteria, including the involvement of multiple countries in planning or execution. With its extensive land and maritime borders, Indonesia faces significant threats from transnational crimes. Therefore, Indonesia and Malaysia have established security cooperation since 2018 to address these threats in their border regions.

This study analyzes Indonesia-Malaysia cooperation in tackling transnational crime in border areas from 2020 to 2023. The findings indicate that while this cooperation has enhanced surveillance and law enforcement, challenges remain in harmonizing legal systems and bureaucratic processes between the two countries. Differences in regulations and administrative complexities often delay responses to cross-border crimes. Therefore, improved coordination and more effective cooperation mechanisms are required to ensure border security and reduce transnational crime rates.