KUALA LUMPUR: The defence ministry is looking into the need for a dedicated force to counter cyber threats and misinformation campaigns, as part of efforts to accelerate military modernisation and address emerging security challenges.
Defence minister Khaled Nordin said the proposed force would be equipped with advanced technical expertise in areas such as cyber threat intelligence, incident response, digital forensics, and active cyber defence.
“This will empower the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) to not only respond to cyber attacks, but also proactively prevent and neutralise threats before they compromise military operations and national security,” he said during a question-and-answer session at the Dewan Negara today.