Tag: National security

National Security Extends Beyond Border Defence – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said national security should no longer be viewed solely through the lens of defending a country's borders but must also encompass public trust, economic resilience, cybersecurity and regional cooperation. Anwar said the evolving security landscape requires a broader and more comprehensive approach to safeguarding the nation's interests amid increasingly complex global challenges. He stressed that national security today is measured not only by a country's ability to protect its territorial boundaries but also by its capacity to build public confidence, strengthen the economy, safeguard the digital domain and establish strategic partnerships with neighbouring and regional countries. According to the Prime Minister, these elements are essential in ensuring Malaysia remains resilient and well-prepared to address both traditional and emerging security threats. He said a holistic national security strategy that integrates economic strength, digital protection and international collaboration is crucial for maintaining long-term stability, prosperity and the well-being of the people. -- MINUTESMY

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said national security should no longer be viewed solely through the lens of defending a country’s borders but must also encompass public trust, economic resilience, cybersecurity and regional cooperation. Anwar said the evolving security landscape requires a broader and more comprehensive approach to safeguarding […]

Italy Summons Israeli Ambassador Over Treatment Of Gaza-Bound Flotilla Activists, Demands Release Of Citizens

BRUSSELS/ISTANBUL, May 21 -- Italy summoned Israel's ambassador to protest the treatment of activists involved in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla and demanded the immediate release of nationals still being held, the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday, Anadolu Ajansi reported. The Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry, Ambassador Riccardo Guariglia, summoned Jonathan Peled and conveyed the Italian government's "strong protest" over the matter, according to a statement from the ministry. During the meeting, Guariglia requested the immediate release and swift return to Italy of all Italian citizens still detained. Reiterating Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani's position, Guariglia said the events were "unacceptable", particularly as the individuals involved were unarmed and had no violent intentions. "He also highlighted the gravity of the intervention in international waters and expressed strong outrage at the images released in recent hours," the statement said. The ministry added that Italy reserves the right to consider appropriate political initiatives, including at the European level. Earlier on Wednesday, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Tajani criticised the incident. "The images of Israeli (National Security) Minister (Itamar) Ben-Gvir are unacceptable. It is unacceptable that these protesters, including many Italian citizens, are subjected to this treatment that violates their human dignity," they said in a joint statement. The Italian government said it was taking immediate steps at the highest institutional levels to secure the release of Italian citizens involved in the incident. Rome also demanded an apology over the treatment of activists and what it described as disregard for its explicit requests. Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto also wrote on the social media platform X that Ben-Gvir's actions do not serve Israel’s interests. "We take pride in other things, Minister. We take pride in having always treated your fellow citizens with respect, and we are not in the habit of arresting people in international waters. Rather, we rescue them when they need help," Crosetto added. The remarks came after a video posted by Ben-Gvir on social media showed detained activists zip-tied and forced to kneel after being detained by Israeli forces in international waters. The Global Sumud humanitarian aid flotilla said Tuesday that all 50 vessels in its aid convoy had been seized by Israel. -- BERNAMA

BRUSSELS/ISTANBUL, May 21 — Italy summoned Israel’s ambassador to protest the treatment of activists involved in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla and demanded the immediate release of nationals still being held, the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday, Anadolu Ajansi reported. The Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry, Ambassador Riccardo Guariglia, summoned Jonathan Peled and conveyed the Italian […]