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Japan has launched its National Intelligence Bureau on Friday to strengthen intelligence capabilities and pursue counterespionage legislation under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's security-focused agenda.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged young Malaysians to cherish the nation's freedom by remembering the sacrifices of security forces. His remarks came during the 2026 National Warriors' Day Parade at Dataran Pahlawan Negara.
Retired police and military officers have shared gripping accounts of their service during Malaysia's anti-communist campaigns, highlighting the personal risks and moral complexities faced by security personnel defending national sovereignty.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has unveiled a comprehensive four-point mandate to transform Malaysia's Immigration Department into an engine for economic growth and national security, moving beyond traditional border control functions.
Malaysia's Home Ministry aims to finalise a comprehensive refugee registration database by year-end through the Refugee Registration Document programme, providing detailed biometric and identity information to strengthen systematic management of refugee issues.
Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak has declared that social cohesion represents the most sustainable form of national security, surpassing traditional defence measures. Speaking at an international Islamic conference, he warned against exploiting religious sentiment for political gain.
Hong Kong's top security official has called on booksellers to ensure their stock poses no threat to national security, following police raids on independent bookstores. The directive has intensified concerns about freedom of expression across Asia.
Malaysia is establishing its own comprehensive system to manage refugees and asylum seekers, moving away from dependence on international bodies. The framework emphasises national security, social services access, and coordinated policy implementation across government agencies.
ABIM has called on the government to create a National Innovation Ecosystem Security Policy to protect national interests while maintaining Malaysia's openness to global investment and talent, following investigations into the Network School issue in Johor.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared that Malaysia will immediately deport any Israeli nationals discovered in the country, reaffirming the nation's non-recognition stance toward Israel amid ongoing investigations into reported entries.
Johor's Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has urged federal authorities to investigate claims that Israeli nationals participated in the Network School programme using second-country passports.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned against the persistent use of racial, religious and state-based divisions in Malaysian politics, arguing they distract from emerging security threats including digital and technological challenges.
Authorities in Kuantan have detained a Bangladeshi national suspected of possessing a Malaysian passport that does not belong to him. The arrest followed a joint operation between the NRD and Immigration Department after social media intelligence revealed the individual holding both Bangladeshi and Malaysian passports.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for Malaysia to strengthen its refugee management framework, emphasizing the need to balance humanitarian responsibilities with national security and sovereignty as global displacement reaches 122 million people.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is launching a completely redesigned Malaysian passport incorporating 94 security features, including holograms and ultraviolet ink technology, marking a significant upgrade to national travel documents.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will launch a redesigned Malaysian International Passport featuring 94 security measures at Parliament tomorrow, significantly strengthening document integrity against counterfeiting.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry has unveiled two key strategic documents aimed at reinforcing national security amid evolving geopolitical challenges and technological disruption through 2030.
Hong Kong police arrested two people this week on sedition charges under the 2024 national security law, with local media reporting one is pro-democracy bookstore owner Leticia Wong, marking the latest crackdown on dissent.
Malaysia has operationalised the ANKA-S unmanned aircraft system at Labuan Air Base to enhance maritime surveillance capabilities in the South China Sea, addressing security challenges in one of the world's most contested regions.