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Malaysia has tabled the Communications and Multimedia (Amendment) Bill 2026, which empowers the Communications Minister to direct the MCMC to support universal service initiatives deemed necessary for national security purposes.
Malaysia's Economy Minister has clarified that UNHCR refugee cards do not constitute citizenship documents or shield holders from Malaysian law. The government is strengthening border control and refugee registration measures.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia cannot maintain reliance on traditional security models, highlighting how modern threats increasingly fall outside the remit of conventional military and law enforcement responses.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for a coordinated, whole-of-nation approach to combat rapidly evolving security threats, emphasizing collaboration between government, private sector and public.
The National Cyber Security Agency will host the NCSS 2026 summit from July 7 to 9 at Putrajaya International Convention Centre, uniting stakeholders to strengthen Malaysia's cyber security framework following passage of the Cybercrimes Bill 2026.
Malaysia's forthcoming Cybercrimes Bill 2026 represents an ambitious overhaul of digital crime legislation, extending its reach well beyond compliance with international conventions to establish comprehensive protections.
South Korea has postponed the inaugural launch of its Mir solid-fuel space rocket following the detection of safety concerns during pre-launch checks. The four-stage vehicle was scheduled to lift off from Jeju Island.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for Malaysia to strengthen its refugee management framework, emphasising the need to balance humanitarian obligations with national security concerns as global displacement reaches 122 million.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has greenlit RM22 million in emergency funding to strengthen the country's border security apparatus, responding to operational challenges highlighted by the Bukit Kayu Hitam incident.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved RM22 million to equip the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) with firearms and protective gear, responding to a February shooting incident in Kedah.
Malaysia's air force is deploying advanced radar systems across Sarawak, Terengganu, Johor, and the South China Sea to strengthen surveillance and close airspace gaps as part of a long-term modernisation plan.