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Johor's Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has called for federal authorities to investigate claims that Israeli nationals enrolled in the Network School programme by using third-country passports, raising questions about verification procedures.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned against allowing state, racial and religious divisions to distract from mounting security challenges facing Malaysia, calling for proactive leadership across government institutions.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has seized 718.43kg of vape products laced with synthetic drugs and THC since 2023, leading to 585 arrests across 400 cases. Seizures and arrests have accelerated dramatically in 2025.
Malaysia's defence procurement for a new missile system to replace the Naval Strike Missile for Littoral Combat Ships will require two to three years, according to the Chief of Defence Force.
Authorities in Macau have arrested a 24-year-old Malaysian national caught attempting to smuggle approximately 3kg of heroin worth RM2 million. The suspect was allegedly enlisted by a Malaysian drug trafficking network and offered RM3,000 as compensation for the operation.
Malaysian customs authorities have broken up two major smuggling syndicates in Kuala Lumpur, confiscating contraband goods valued at RM2.57 million including counterfeit liquor and duty-unpaid chewing tobacco products.
Malaysia's Home Ministry is ramping up enforcement against synthetic drugs including methamphetamine, fentanyl, and 'piu-piu' pills, which have emerged as a serious public health threat. Police have arrested nearly 239,000 people in drug-related offences since 2023.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry has rolled out a comprehensive five-year strategic framework addressing geopolitical tensions, technological disruption, and non-traditional security challenges through enhanced military readiness and cross-government coordination.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled plans to significantly boost neighbourhood watch funding nationwide, raising annual grants from RM6,000 to RM10,000 starting 2027, signalling renewed government commitment to grassroots security.
Online fraud losses in Malaysia have nearly doubled to RM2.97 billion in 2025 from RM1.57 billion in 2024, according to Home Ministry data. Investment scams remain the dominant threat.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Ministry will intensify youth engagement programmes in response to Sultan Nazrin Shah's call for religious leaders to combat extremism, misinformation, and polarisation in the digital age.