{
  "id": 9938772,
  "title": "Mindef launches national defence literacy drive to prepare public for new security threats",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/mindef-launches-national-defence-literacy-drive-to-prepare-public-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T07:38:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/26/mindef-launches-national-defence-literacy-drive-to-prepare-public-for-new-security-threats/236622"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Defence Ministry (Mindef) in Malaysia has launched the National Defence Literacy Programme aimed at boosting the public's awareness, knowledge, and understanding of national defence, security, and sovereignty. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin emphasized the need for a deeper understanding of national defence due to the shifting security threat landscape, which now extends beyond physical and military danger to include digital threats. The programme, initially rolled out in Sabah, aims to build public resilience and highlight the role citizens can play in safeguarding the nation's sovereignty without necessarily becoming soldiers. The National Defence Literacy Programme, led by the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS) in collaboration with Universiti Pertahanan Nasion, features segments such as Bicara Ancaman Kognitif (Talk on Cognitive Threats) and Bicara Pahlawan Negara (Talk on National Warriors), focusing on threats targeting public thought and perception.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Mindef Launches National Defence Literacy Programme To Boost Public AwarenessÂ",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/general-mindef-launches-national-defence-literacy-programme-to-boost",
        "published": "2026-09-26T06:53:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}