PM: Cyber, intrusion and terror threats top Malaysia’s security agenda as attacks hit thousands monthly

Malaysia faces thousands of cyber attack attempts every month, compelling security forces to enhance their preparedness against modern defence threats, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The country's security landscape has shifted from conventional military threats to focusing on cyber attacks, system intrusions, and terrorist movements.

During a meeting with top Malaysian Armed Forces leadership, Anwar pledged to bolster the cyber security unit within the Armed Forces. He cited a recent airport operational disruption in the United States, caused by telecommunications system issues, as evidence of the gravity of the threat. Anwar emphasized that national defence and asset procurement must keep pace with technological advancements, such as drone operations, while not neglecting traditional defence aspects.

He highlighted that the Ministry of Defence has received its highest allocation in history, aiding in the replacement of obsolete conventional assets. Anwar also assured that the government aims to prevent past procurement issues, like abandoned multi-million ringgit ship projects involving agents and high commissions, from recurring.