By Aida Nyan KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Security experts have proposed strict firearm controls and the setup of an anonymous tip line to prevent violent crime in Selangor. Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation deputy chairman Dato’ Seri Ayub Yaakob said tight regulations are necessary so firearms...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — Malaysia’s passport has risen from 12th to ninth place in global rankings, driven by its advanced security features and strong diplomatic ties.

WASHINGTON, Feb 27 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged the United States yesterday to provide a security “backstop” to any future European peacekeepers in Ukraine, saying only that would offer Kyiv a lasting peace rather than a temporary ceasefire.

SYDNEY, Feb 4 — Australia has banned DeepSeek from all government devices over concerns that the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup poses security risks, the government said today.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 20 — The government must invest in modern policing technologies to ensure robust national security in line with international best practices, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 19 — The Asia International Security Summit and Expo 2025 (AiSSE 2025), which starts tomorrow and runs until Wednesday, is set to position Malaysia as a regional and global innovation hub for security, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

NARATHIWAT, Nov 14 — The Thai government has agreed to Malaysia’s plan to build a security and flood wall along Sungai Golok in Rantau Panjang.

SUNGAI PETANI, Oct 27 — Only Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) leavers will be involved in the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) scheduled to start in January 2025, said Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari.

SYDNEY, Aug 5 — Australia today raised its terror threat level to “probable” from “possible”, citing an increase in extremist views in the country leading to a more than 50 per cent chance of the planning of an onshore attack in the next 12 months.

ISTANBUL, July 29 — The foreign ministers of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue countries today expressed “serious” concern over the situation in the East and South China Seas, according to a joint statement issued at the end of their meeting in Tokyo, Anadolu Agency reported.

PARIS, July 26 — France aims to wow the world on Friday with an extravagant Olympics opening ceremony through the heart of Paris, officially kicking off a Games fraught with security risks at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The Malaysia Checkpoints and Border Protection Agency Bill 2024 to establish the authority was tabled for first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today.

BAGAN DATUK, June 2 — Despite the increasing efficiency of police operations, personnel need more advanced equipment to combat crime, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — The government will take stern action against extremists and perpetrators of recent violent incidents in the country, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Security at government buildings, public spaces, and critical facilities have been heightened following recent breaches, announced Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) director of management Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kasim.

SINGAPORE, May 20 — The Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) expects “very heavy traffic” at both Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints before and during the entire holiday period from May 21 to June 23, due to Wesak Day on Wednesday and the June school holidays.

PUTRAJAYA, May 20 — Police are investigating whether recent incidents involving the security of important national institutions and MPs were random or coordinated.

SEPANG, April 24 — Security at the Kuala Lumpur Airport (KLIA) here is set to be enhanced with the use of e-scooters.

ALOR SETAR, April 16 — Close collaboration among security agencies in implementing integrated surveillance and operations is crucial for maintaining border safety and safeguarding national security.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 — CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM) affirms the robust security of the Central Database Hub (Padu) in safeguarding the personal data of users and dismisses claims of possible compromises in data integrity.