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Malaysia's legal framework must evolve to address emerging security threats from cyber attacks and artificial intelligence without compromising human rights or constitutional protections, Deputy Minister M. Kulasegaran said at a parliamentary symposium.
Approximately 500 personnel from Malaysia's security and armed forces agencies gathered for a traditional Yasin recitation and tahlil ceremony to honour national heroes, with the main Warriors' Day celebration set for Putrajaya.
Security experts are reframing the MyIMMs immigration system breach as a serious national security vulnerability rather than a routine cybercrime incident, raising concerns about critical infrastructure protection across Malaysia.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has emphasised the need for Malaysia to establish an integrated air disaster management system where all agencies operate under unified command, stressing that coordination matters more than asset quantity.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry conducted a three-day awareness tour in Pulau Banggi, the country's largest island and northernmost point in Sabah, to enhance community understanding of defence matters and national security.
Malaysia's Home Ministry expects to complete its Refugee Registration Document programme by year-end, providing comprehensive biometric and identity data on registered refugees to strengthen national security management.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for the Immigration Department to evolve beyond border control into an economic facilitator while strengthening security through digital innovation and integrity.
Sultan Nazrin Shah told the 8th World Conference on Islamic Thought in Ipoh that social cohesion and national integrity matter more than military defences. Citizens must feel equal stake in their nation's future.
Hong Kong's security chief has instructed booksellers to verify their stock poses no threat to national security, one day after police arrested five people linked to two independent bookstores in the third enforcement action in four months.
Malaysia is developing its own comprehensive mechanism to manage refugees and asylum seekers without external reliance, according to Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, citing NSC Directive No. 23 signed in June 2023.
ABIM has called on the government to develop a comprehensive National Innovation Ecosystem Security Policy that protects Malaysia's strategic interests while remaining open to foreign investment and talent, following investigations into the Network School issue in Johor.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged Malaysia will immediately deport any Israeli nationals discovered in the country, reinforcing the government's longstanding non-recognition stance after allegations emerged of dual-passport holders in Johor.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has introduced legislative amendments to strengthen the universal service framework by integrating national security criteria into telecommunications policy.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia to abandon compartmentalised security thinking in favour of integrated national strategy addressing emerging technological threats and cross-sector collaboration.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Malaysia to strengthen its refugee management framework to balance humanitarian obligations with national security concerns, as the global displacement crisis affecting over 122 million people intensifies.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Malaysia to accelerate efforts in developing domestic technology and cybersecurity capabilities to safeguard its digital infrastructure against evolving threats.