Immigration Minister Scott Morrison has pointed to Australia’s success in stemming the flow of asylum seeker boats and is urging Malaysia to follow Australia’s lead, declaring it “vital” to the “safety and security of our people”.

Mr Morrison has addressed the Putrajaya forum, a gathering of defence and intelligence chiefs and officials, in Kuala Lumpur.

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