KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he will instruct the National Security Council (NSC) director-general to conduct a special closed-door briefing for all MPs on the latest security threats facing Malaysia.
Anwar said the briefing could be held within the next one or two days, subject to agreement from both government and opposition MPs.
"I can ask the DG to provide a special closed-door briefing to all MPs within the next day or two, if both sides agree," he told the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday (Nov 3).
Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee (PN-Beluran) had sought clarification on whether Malaysia had been identified as a potential target of attacks based on intelligence gathered by the government.
The Prime Minister acknowledged that Malaysia was among the countries considered potential targets, although not all intelligence information could be publicly disclosed.
"Although not all information can be disclosed, Malaysia is certainly among those considered potential targets.
"Firstly, because of our strength in digital infrastructure and data centres, where we are among the strongest. Based on the latest figures, our capabilities can rival those in Europe.
"Secondly, because of our rather firm position on several issues considered controversial by certain countries, particularly in Europe and the United States, especially concerning Palestine and Gaza," he said.
Anwar stressed that the security situation should not be taken lightly, in light of the latest intelligence received from the Home Minister on Monday (Nov 2) evening and Tuesday morning.
He said it was important for MPs from both sides of the political divide to be briefed directly by the NSC on the latest developments.
"I believe this is extremely important... We must not take this matter lightly.
"I therefore seek the cooperation of all MPs, from both the government and opposition, to make time within the next day or two to hear directly from the NSC about the latest developments," he said.
