KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, while still safe, is not completely isolated from the current turmoil on the global scene, and must remain vigilant,” says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister, while referring to the current conflict in Iran, said that Malaysia needed to remain vigilant on current developments in that region as well.
“In a situation of turmoil like this, we must not assume that we are completely insulated. Malaysia, thankfully, is among the developing countries with strong potential and remains one of the safest places, which brings comfort to our people.
“However, this can also create unease among certain parties or even our adversaries, which is why we must remain vigilant. I am sharing this because I have also received briefings and insights from international sources, in addition to our own intelligence agencies.
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“Believe me, we must not take national security issues lightly in times like these. There are signs of desperation from certain parties, and wherever they may be, we need to be even more alert,” he said during his speech for the 219th Police Day celebrations here at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) Kuala Lumpur.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, at a press conference later in the day, said that both the Home Ministry and Defence Ministry have been told to undertake “important measures”.
“First, to carry out an observation process involving the collection of accurate, sound, and credible information. Second, to develop scenario planning, including both best-case and worst-case scenarios.
"Third, to assess the geopolitical scenario. Fourth, to evaluate the economic scenario.
"Fifth, to examine the security scenario. This also includes considering the possibility of the conflict continuing for up to the next six months.
“All of these efforts are currently being prepared and developed by our side,” he said.
