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Malaysia heightens Thai border security after fatal Sungai Golok shooting

Malaysia heightens Thai border security after fatal Sungai Golok shooting

TUMPAT, Nov 2 — The General Operations Force (GOF) Southeast Brigade has stepped up security and tightened inspections along the Malaysia-Thailand border following the recent shooting incident in Sungai Golok, Narathiwat, which claimed the life of a Malaysian man. Its acting commander, ACP Ijid Landu Binju, said although the GOF has intensified border control measures, […]

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Shaping an Asean-led security: Malaysia chairs historic ADMM and ADMM-Plus with record-high initiatives approved in a year

Shaping an Asean-led security: Malaysia chairs historic ADMM and ADMM-Plus with record-high initiatives approved in a year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — Continuing the momentum of the historic 47th Asean Summit, defence chiefs of the region gathered at the capital for two days to shape South-east Asia’s regional security architecture.   Led by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, the Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) endorsed a record number of 20

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Minister: Employees’ Social Security Amendment Bill 2025 proposing off-duty injury scheme tabled for first reading

Minister: Employees’ Social Security Amendment Bill 2025 proposing off-duty injury scheme tabled for first reading

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Human Resource Minister Steven Sim today tabled for first reading in the Dewan Rakyat the Employees’ Social Security (Amendment) Bill 2025. He said the bill will be tabled for second reading during the current sitting. The proposed amendment seeks to introduce a new social security scheme, namely Non-Employment Accident Injury

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Theft hits ECRL in Terengganu and Pahang: RM2.9m in components stolen, security ramped up, says MRL CEO

Theft hits ECRL in Terengganu and Pahang: RM2.9m in components stolen, security ramped up, says MRL CEO

KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 29 — A total of 38 cases of cable and other component thefts in the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project were recorded in the Terengganu and Pahang stretch, from January to September this year, involving RM2.9 million in losses. Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) chief executive officer Datuk Seri Darwis

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Defence Ministry strengthening Sabah security through future force planning

Defence Ministry strengthening Sabah security through future force planning

LAHAD DATU, Oct 20 — The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) is strengthening Malaysia’s security and sovereignty in Sabah through ‘future force’ planning that will take place over a period of five starting next year. Its minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said among the plans will be increasing the number of battalions in two brigades

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NRD says tightening MyKad security after reports of subsidy misuse

NRD says tightening MyKad security after reports of subsidy misuse

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19 — The National Registration Department (NRD) assures that technical and security controls of the MyKad system will continue to be strengthened to ensure data accuracy and the security of user identities in the distribution of targeted subsidy programmes. The NRD, as the main data provider for citizenship information to the Ministry of

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Fahmi: MCMC to act on Anwar’s directive to strengthen data security via Sovereign AI Cloud

Fahmi: MCMC to act on Anwar’s directive to strengthen data security via Sovereign AI Cloud

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will immediately carry out Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s directive to strengthen the country’s data security through the implementation of the Sovereign AI Cloud policy. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said this will be implemented with the guidance of the National Security Council

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Hannah Yeoh: Social security must adapt for ‘YOLO’ generation of TikTok influencers, gamers

Hannah Yeoh: Social security must adapt for ‘YOLO’ generation of TikTok influencers, gamers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said today creative new ways are needed to provide a social security safety net for a younger generation embracing a “You Only Live Once” (YOLO) mindset and non-traditional career paths. Speaking at the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025, Yeoh noted that youths today

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US Department of Homeland Security tries to meme ICE raids with Pokémon — Pikachu isn’t having it (VIDEO)

US Department of Homeland Security tries to meme ICE raids with Pokémon — Pikachu isn’t having it (VIDEO)

WASHINGTON, Sept 26 — The Pokémon Company is making it clear that it wants no part in the US government’s latest viral stunt.  In a statement to Washington–based political news outlet The Hill yesterday, the company said it was “not involved in the creation or distribution” of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) video that

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Microsoft offers free one-year Windows 10 security updates in US, Europe ahead of October deadline

Microsoft offers free one-year Windows 10 security updates in US, Europe ahead of October deadline

WASHINGTON, Sept 25 — Microsoft yesterday announced new options for US and European customers to safely extend the life of the Windows 10 operating system free of charge just days before a key deadline to upgrade to Windows 11. The US tech giant plans to end support for Windows 10 on October 14, a move that has

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Defensive diplomacy and Official Security Assistance as a global public good — Phar Kim Beng and Luthfy Hamzah

Defensive diplomacy and Official Security Assistance as a global public good — Phar Kim Beng and Luthfy Hamzah

SEPT 24 — Japan’s recent delivery of fourteen unmanned aerial vehicles and seven rescue boats to Malaysia under its Official Security Assistance (OSA) programme is far more than a symbolic gesture. It is a demonstration of defensive diplomacy in action, underscoring Tokyo’s determination to help Southeast Asian states strengthen their resilience in the South China

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Security around Sultan Nazrin tightened with elite unit support and fresh recruitment

Security around Sultan Nazrin tightened with elite unit support and fresh recruitment

TELUK INTAN, Sept 21 — Perak police are conducting, and will continue to conduct, a series of intensive training programmes for officers and personnel tasked with safeguarding the state’s royalty and leaders, to enhance their operational readiness while on duty. State police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the move is part of efforts to

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