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MMEA to deploy RM304m Turkish mothership, boosting South China Sea security off Sarawak

MMEA to deploy RM304m Turkish mothership, boosting South China Sea security off Sarawak

KUCHING, March 25 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will deploy a Turkish-made multipurpose mission ship (MPMS), worth US$68.8 million (RM304.29 million), in the waters of Sarawak. Its director-general, Admiral Maritime Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah, today said that deploying significant maritime assets in Sarawak can strengthen the security and sovereignty of the state’s waters, […]

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Cybersecurity is national security: Why Malaysia needs a legal framework for cyber warfare — Yusmadi Yusof

Cybersecurity is national security: Why Malaysia needs a legal framework for cyber warfare — Yusmadi Yusof

MARCH 25 — The recent cyberattack on Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), where hackers allegedly demanded a US$10 million ransom, was not just an attack on a corporation — it was an attack on Malaysia’s national security. This incident is a stark reminder that in today’s world, wars are no longer fought solely with missiles

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Meet Co-Lab and Halo: IJM employs Singaporean firm Kabam’s AI-assisted robots to bolster Menara Prudential’s security guards

Meet Co-Lab and Halo: IJM employs Singaporean firm Kabam’s AI-assisted robots to bolster Menara Prudential’s security guards

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — IJM Corporation Berhad has announced today the use of what it claimed to be Malaysia’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered security robots at Menara Prudential. The security robots consist of Co-Lab, an indoor security robot, and Halo, a weather-resistant outdoor security robot. The robots, manufactured by Singapore-based Kabam Robotics, are distributed

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Fahmi: Govt to impose strict monitoring, tight security conditions on 15 Palestinians

Fahmi: Govt to impose strict monitoring, tight security conditions on 15 Palestinians

PUTRAJAYA, March 19 —The government will impose strict monitoring and stringent security conditions on the 15 Palestinian nationals who will be relocated to the country. Madani government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan had informed the Cabinet of the matter during today’s meeting. According to Fahmi, security agencies will monitor

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PM Anwar: Foreign State Immunity Act key to boosting investor confidence, protecting national security

PM Anwar: Foreign State Immunity Act key to boosting investor confidence, protecting national security

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 —In a Facebook post, the prime minister said the enforcement of the Act on Aug 30 last year also reflects the principles of public international law concerning state immunity. He said the Act is crucial to ensuring Malaysia remains competitive on the international stage, ultimately boosting the economy and safeguarding national

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IGP: Security forces on alert following bomb blast in southern Thailand, Malaysians advised to delay travel there

IGP: Security forces on alert following bomb blast in southern Thailand, Malaysians advised to delay travel there

KOTA BARU, March 9 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has tightened security along the Malaysia-Thailand border following a bomb explosion in Pekan Sungai Golok, southern Thailand, yesterday. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said PDRM is closely monitoring developments in Narathiwat province and has immediately enforced strict security measures until the situation is

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Bukit Aman targets property owners, JMBs, and security firms over scam call centres

Bukit Aman targets property owners, JMBs, and security firms over scam call centres

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — Bukit Aman is taking a firm stance against scam call centres by pushing for property owners, joint management bodies (JMBs), and security companies to be held liable if such activities are found on their premises. According to The Star, Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Comm Datuk Seri

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Negeri Sembilan police boost security measures, personnel for Asean-level meetings

Negeri Sembilan police boost security measures, personnel for Asean-level meetings

SEREMBAN, Feb 22 — The Negeri Sembilan police will enhance security measures to ensure the smooth conduct of several Asean-level meetings scheduled to take place in the state. Its police chief, Datuk Ahmad Dzaffir Mohd Yussof said that the police force would also increase personnel by 20 to 30 per cent in the affected districts

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Transport Ministry: MAHB share sale will not compromise national security

Transport Ministry: MAHB share sale will not compromise national security

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — The Transport Ministry (MOT) views the sale of shares in Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) as not affecting security, based on the commitment and cooperation between the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), MAHB, and the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) to ensure that security aspects are at the highest level.

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A timeless tale of inter-Korean friendship: South Korean blockbuster ‘Joint Security Area’ strikes a chord 25 years on

A timeless tale of inter-Korean friendship: South Korean blockbuster ‘Joint Security Area’ strikes a chord 25 years on

SEOUL, Feb 18 — Twenty-five years ago, director Park Chan-wook risked jail to make a movie about friendship between North and South Korean soldiers, striking box office gold and beginning his actors’ ascent to global stardom. Relations between the two Koreas have since plunged, with Pyongyang renouncing its long-held goal of unification and last week

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Digital Ministry to launch intelligence system to address ‘growing global digital security crisis’ and prevent personal data leaks on dark web

Digital Ministry to launch intelligence system to address ‘growing global digital security crisis’ and prevent personal data leaks on dark web

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — The Digital Ministry is set to introduce an intelligence system to monitor the sale of personal data on the dark web, said its Minister, Gobind Singh Deo. He said the system, which is the first of its kind in the country, will be introduced in the second quarter of this

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Malaysia sees rising consumer confidence in Jan 2025 amid stable economy, job security boost — outperforms Japan and South Korea

Malaysia sees rising consumer confidence in Jan 2025 amid stable economy, job security boost — outperforms Japan and South Korea

Malaysia’s Consumer Confidence Index rose by 4 per cent year-on-year in January, surpassing the global average as well as Japan and South Korea. Key indicators such as job security, future investment, and purchasing power showed significant improvement, reflecting stronger financial confidence among Malaysians. However, Ipsos cautioned that geopolitical uncertainties, trade tensions, and policy changes could

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