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Mindef mulls dedicated cyber force for M’sian military | Scoop
A dedicated cyber force in the Malaysian Armed Forces would prevent and neutralise threats before they can compromise military operations and national security, Defence Minister  Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said. - Unsplash pic, March 24, 2025
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Mindef mulls dedicated cyber force for M’sian military

Cyber force would align with goals to modernise armed forces and prepare for new threats

Bernama
Updated
2:17 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR —  The Defence Ministry (Mindef) is assessing the need for a dedicated cyber force as part of modernising the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) and to address emerging security challenges.

Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said a cyber force can counter cyber threats and misinformation campaigns, and would be equipped with advanced technical expertise in areas such as Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Digital Forensics, and Active Cyber Defence.

“This capability will empower the ATM to not only respond to cyber attacks, but also proactively prevent and neutralise threats before they compromise military operations and national security,” he told the Dewan Negara during its question-and-answer session today.

Khaled was replying a question from Senator Amir Md Ghazali, who asked whether the government was considering increasing the defence budget or expediting military modernisation, to address unforeseen threats.

Khaled said that Mindef, through the Defence White Paper, had outlined a clear strategy to transform the ATM into a more integrated, agile, and mission-focused force by 2030.

This includes addressing unexpected threats, including cyberattacks, hybrid warfare, terrorist incidents, drone warfare, natural disasters, and regional conflicts.

“The Science and Technology Research Institute for Defence has also identified key focus areas which require attention, to strengthen the national defence sector. These include Cyber Warfare; Unmanned Warfare; Drone Warfare; and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Warfare,” he said.

Khaled added that, for the second phase of the Defence White Paper’s implementation, particularly in terms of budget and expenditure, the ministry will propose that national defence spending be set at 1.5% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030, to ensure its successful execution.

“For the record, the country currently allocates approximately 1.1% of its GDP to defence. The proposed increase aligns with the approach of neighbouring nations, which prioritise defence to safeguard national interests amid increasingly complex security challenges, both now and in the future.

“The government remains committed to protecting national security and sovereignty, especially in light of evolving and complex threats, and is consistently reviewing the need to boost defence spending,” he said. – March 24, 2025

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