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Deputy Minister M. Kulasegaran has stressed that efforts to strengthen Malaysia's security framework must not erode human rights protections, calling for balanced legal reforms responsive to evolving threats including cyber attacks and AI misuse.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim extended Warriors' Day greetings to the Malaysian Armed Forces and Royal Malaysia Police, expressing appreciation for their sacrifices. The King will miss the national parade at Putrajaya due to medical treatment.
The Sultan and Tengku Ampuan of Pahang have issued a Warriors Day tribute recognising the Malaysian Armed Forces, Royal Malaysia Police, and all security personnel for their sacrifices in safeguarding the nation's sovereignty and peace.
Japan has launched a National Intelligence Bureau to coordinate intelligence gathering across government agencies. The move reflects Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's focus on strengthening national security and preparing counterespionage legislation.
A criminologist has cautioned that the alleged MyIMMs hacking poses broader national security risks beyond conventional cybercrime, requiring a comprehensive government response to protect immigration systems.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry conducted a three-day awareness programme in Pulau Banggi, the country's largest island, to boost defence literacy among local communities and strengthen national security awareness in this strategically vital region.
Malaysia's Home Ministry aims to complete a comprehensive refugee registration database by year-end through its DPP programme, enhancing data accuracy and national security measures in managing refugee populations.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has unveiled a strategic overhaul for Malaysia's Immigration Department, positioning it as an economic catalyst alongside its security role, with focus on digital innovation and integrity.
Sultan Nazrin Shah has argued that a nation's true security depends on social cohesion and inclusive governance rather than military strength alone. Speaking at an Islamic thought conference, he warned against exploiting religious sentiment for political gain.
Hong Kong's security chief has directed booksellers to screen their stock against national security concerns, prompting fresh arrests at independent bookstores and sparking regional concerns over censorship and freedom of expression.
Malaysia is establishing its own framework to manage refugees and asylum seekers independently, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced, moving away from reliance on external entities under a 2023 national security directive.
Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia has urged the government to establish a National Innovation Ecosystem Security Policy to protect national security while maintaining openness to global investment and talent, following the Network School controversy in Johor.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared that Malaysia will immediately deport any Israeli nationals discovered within the country, reaffirming the government's strict non-recognition stance towards Israel.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has tabled the Communications and Multimedia (Amendment) Bill 2026 to integrate national security into the country's universal service provision framework, empowering the Minister to direct the MCMC on security-related initiatives.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that Malaysia must move beyond conventional security measures to address evolving threats that now transcend traditional military and law enforcement boundaries.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for a coordinated whole-of-nation security approach to address rapidly evolving threats including artificial intelligence, quantum cryptography and drone technology, emphasizing collaboration across government, business and society.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned against allowing state, racial, and religious divisions to distract from mounting security threats, urging government leaders to adopt a forward-thinking approach to complex challenges.
Malaysia will host the National Cyber Security Summit 2026 from July 7-9 at Putrajaya International Convention Centre, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and experts to strengthen the nation's digital resilience.
Lam Wing-kee, the Hong Kong bookseller whose 2015 detention by Chinese authorities galvanized international concern over Beijing's grip on Hong Kong freedoms, has died in Taipei at 70 after a cancer relapse.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has stressed that Malaysia needs robust refugee policies addressing both humanitarian obligations and national security concerns as global displacement reaches 122 million.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Malaysia to accelerate efforts in strengthening local technological capabilities and cybersecurity defences, warning that the nation must keep pace with rapid digital advancement and emerging threats.