Changes in global and domestic environments can expose a country to a variety of risks in the economy, political and social landscape.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said, Malaysia needs to develop security policies as the country prepares to be a developed nation.
"Internal security policies is important as a preparation to face any problems in the future. The national defence policy was enacted twice but there are no internal security policies," he said during an exclusive interview with Astro AWANI at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Such policies are able to manage the country's security in a more systematic and strategic manner, and will serve as a comprehensive guideline.
“It is not that security is not addressed without a policy, but leaders come and go. And also leaders in the ministry and policing,” he said.
Militant activities, radical propaganda, racial polarisation, religious extremism, transnational crime and human trafficking are some of the risks that can affect the economy and stability.
He added, the challenges to strengthen the economy do not solely depend on security and defence matters.
“What is important is not only the law and enforcement, but the involvement of all society, NGO leaders, religious leaders, corporate leaders to work together to ensure the country's image is taken care of," said Ahmad Zahid.
Combating the spread of extremism and violent ideologies for example, requires an education that uphold the approach of moderation among the society.
"In terms of harmony, cross-cultural, should be upheld. Rather than just change the Sedition Act to other Acts, the important thing is taking care of and appreciating the diversity of religious, racial and cultural differences," he said.
Malaysia is faced with all sorts of new challenges while being an active role of becoming a middle power region by 2020.
This scenario makes Malaysia being exposed to various risk elements both from within and outside the country.
Ahmad Zahid, however, reminded that any new policies that strengthen national resilience should be designed according to the model of Malaysia.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said, Malaysia needs to develop security policies as the country prepares to be a developed nation.
"Internal security policies is important as a preparation to face any problems in the future. The national defence policy was enacted twice but there are no internal security policies," he said during an exclusive interview with Astro AWANI at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Such policies are able to manage the country's security in a more systematic and strategic manner, and will serve as a comprehensive guideline.
“It is not that security is not addressed without a policy, but leaders come and go. And also leaders in the ministry and policing,” he said.
Militant activities, radical propaganda, racial polarisation, religious extremism, transnational crime and human trafficking are some of the risks that can affect the economy and stability.
He added, the challenges to strengthen the economy do not solely depend on security and defence matters.
“What is important is not only the law and enforcement, but the involvement of all society, NGO leaders, religious leaders, corporate leaders to work together to ensure the country's image is taken care of," said Ahmad Zahid.
Combating the spread of extremism and violent ideologies for example, requires an education that uphold the approach of moderation among the society.
"In terms of harmony, cross-cultural, should be upheld. Rather than just change the Sedition Act to other Acts, the important thing is taking care of and appreciating the diversity of religious, racial and cultural differences," he said.
Malaysia is faced with all sorts of new challenges while being an active role of becoming a middle power region by 2020.
This scenario makes Malaysia being exposed to various risk elements both from within and outside the country.
Ahmad Zahid, however, reminded that any new policies that strengthen national resilience should be designed according to the model of Malaysia.
