KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 1,166 personnel from various security agencies and stakeholders took part in the Exercise Eagle Stealth 2026 security drill (Ex Eagle Stealth) to test their level of preparedness and coordination in responding to various security threats at the country's critical infrastructure.
The National Security Council (MKN) said the exercise, held at KL International Airport's (KLIA) Terminal 1, from Nov 10 to 13, aimed to ensure that security operating procedures at the facility remained at an optimal level.
The exercise covered four major threat scenarios: aircraft hijacking, drone threats, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) threats, as well as communication disruptions and cybersecurity threats, it added.
"The exercise was conducted in accordance with MKN Directive No. 18: Policy and Mechanism for the Management and Handling of Terrorism Crises (2023 Revision), and involved a seminar, Tabletop Exercise (TTX), Field Training Exercise (FTX) and After Action Review (AAR)," the MKN said in a statement Friday (Nov 13).
The exercise was carried out through a strategic collaboration with Malaysia Airports and various agencies, including the Malaysian Armed Forces, Royal Malaysia Police and the Fire and Rescue Department.
Other participating organisations included the Health Ministry, the Information Department (JAPEN), as well as corporate sector representatives comprising Sapura Research Sdn Bhd, PETRONAS and Weststar Engineering Sdn Bhd.
The council said the exercise reflected the government's Whole-of-Government and Whole-of-Society approach, involving various ministries, departments and stakeholders in strengthening aviation security management.
"MKN will continue to ensure that national security, public order and sovereignty are safeguarded through proactive measures, strategic coordination and close cooperation among all parties to address any challenges," the statement said. - Bernama
