{
  "id": 9954027,
  "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-9954027",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T07:38:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "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": "KOTA KINABALU — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) inaugurated the National Defence Literacy Programme on September 26 to heighten public awareness, understanding and involvement in national security concerns. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin declared the necessity for citizens to grasp the evolving security threats, extending beyond traditional military dangers to encompass digital threats as well. He emphasized that defence literacy encompasses both knowledge and skills necessary to fortify national resilience. The programme, initiated at the Sabah International Convention Centre, is a collaborative effort between Mindef, the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS), and the Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia. The first state to adopt the initiative is Sabah, with plans to expand nationwide. The programme's objective is to foster resilience among the public, allowing them to contribute to national defence without necessarily engaging in military roles.",
  "summary": "KOTA KINABALU, Sept 26 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) today launched the National Defence Literacy Programme to b...",
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-26T07:38:08.000Z"
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  "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."
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