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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to increasing defence spending in the 2027 budget to enhance military readiness and personnel conditions, citing improved economic conditions and a stronger ringgit.
Malaysia's police force will deploy officers to strengthen aviation security at airports as part of a Cabinet-approved enhancement initiative, responding to concerns over airport safety protocols.
Authorities have arrested a prison officer accused of demanding and accepting approximately RM3,000 to smuggle prohibited items into a correctional facility in Ayer Keroh, raising fresh concerns about security breaches in Malaysia's prison system.
Malaysia's Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) is pursuing recertification as a Heavy Urban Search and Rescue unit from the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group, reinforcing the nation's global disaster response capabilities.
Penang police have dismantled a drug trafficking operation in Bukit Mertajam through a series of coordinated raids, resulting in three arrests and the recovery of narcotics alongside military-grade smoke grenades.
Nearly 500 security personnel and government officials gathered in Kuala Lumpur for a traditional Yasin recitation and tahlil ceremony, honouring Malaysia's fallen and serving heroes ahead of the official Warriors' Day celebration tomorrow.
Malaysia's National Anti-Drugs Agency has rejected claims of a mass escape from its Bangi rehabilitation centre, confirming instead that four inmates were recaptured in Perak after absconding from the facility.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has obtained remand orders against 12 individuals, including Immigration Department personnel and a police officer, suspected of hacking the immigration system to issue fraudulent Temporary Employment Visit Passes.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has broken up a criminal network that unlawfully accessed the MyIMMs immigration database to issue fraudulent work passes, revealing vulnerabilities in the nation's employment verification systems.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned the government will take uncompromising action against refugees who violate laws or disrupt public order, following a gathering of Rohingya refugees at the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur.
The Royal Malaysia Police have unveiled a 500-page book chronicling their participation in 13 United Nations peacekeeping operations worldwide, showcasing the force's transformation into an internationally respected institution under the UN mandate.
Malaysia faces a sharp increase in online fraud cases, with over 8,000 charges recorded by May. A new Cyber Crime Bill set for 2026 will strengthen legal protections and enforcement mechanisms.
Malaysia's Immigration Department (JIM) is targeting revenue collection exceeding RM5 billion in 2026, building on consistent billion-ringgit collections over three years, Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution announced at the 2026 Immigration Day celebration.
Malaysian police have successfully rescued a kidnap victim within 48 hours and detained six suspects in relation to a RM7 million ransom demand, demonstrating rapid response capabilities against organised criminal syndicates.
ABIM has called on the government to establish a National Innovation Ecosystem Security Policy to protect Malaysia's strategic interests while remaining open to global investment and talent, citing the Network School controversy.
A 65-year-old man appeared in Kangar Magistrate's Court charged with trafficking 39.9 litres of fentanyl, one of Malaysia's largest synthetic opioid busts, highlighting the nation's ongoing struggle with hard drug trafficking.
Malaysia's Economy Minister has emphasized that UNHCR cards do not constitute citizenship documents or provide legal immunity, as authorities intensify border security and refugee registration programmes amid public safety concerns.
Kelantan police have arrested two individuals following a controlled operation that uncovered a significant drug cache at a popular roadside rest area, marking another success in ongoing regional narcotics enforcement.
The Immigration Department has suspended officers detained by Malaysia's anti-corruption authority pending investigation into suspected links with a criminal syndicate operating foreign nationals.
Malaysian Customs authorities have dismantled two major smuggling syndicates and seized contraband valued at RM2.57 million, including counterfeit liquor and duty-unpaid chewing tobacco products during coordinated operations.
Malaysia's Home Ministry is stepping up its fight against synthetic drugs including methamphetamine and fentanyl, deploying advanced technology and community programmes while considering amendments to drug legislation.