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Comprehensive Security
Strengthen our preparation to protect national sovereignty through a holistic approach. The ever-expanding defence and security landscape exposes Malaysia to increasing threats – cyber, health, nutrition and so on. Therefore, a cross-government approach needs to be established.
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Invest in Building Supply Chains, Not Real Estate
Today, I am here representing Tengku Zafrul Aziz, MITI Minister to launch the MYSite Selection Portal and the Malaysia Industrial Park Directory. MYSite and the Directory are not just tools;…
A New Public Discourse For Electric Vehicle Adoption
The launch of the first-ever Chery OMODA E5 electric vehicle (EV) manufactured at the Kulim plant is indeed a milestone in Malaysia’s automotive industry. I would like to thank Chery…
Integrated Policy Strategies for a Sustainable Future
I would like to thank the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) for the opportunity to speak at the National Consultation on Green Industrialisation…
Racing to the Top – Shaping the Next Trade Agenda
Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and the world need a new trade agenda. It cannot be the regurgitation of old clichés but rather a fresh approach. The new agenda has to steer…
Tun Razak Moment: An Opportunity for Reset
I am deeply honoured to be invited to address the Fifth Cohort of the National Resilience College. The NRC is designed to provide courses for a select group of senior…
Malaysia-Korea Look East Policy Business Summit: “Navigating New Opportunities for Mutual Growth”
Annyeonghaseyo. I am delighted to be invited to say a few words at the Malaysia-Korea Look East Policy Business Summit and to join you in celebrating the 40th Anniversary of…
Malaysia’s economic security in the era of geopolitical uncertainties
It’s a great honour to be invited to speak at the National Resilience College (Maktab Ketahanan Nasional), Puspahanas. The NRC is the part of Malaysia’s professional military education. Slightly more…
Keynote speech at the 15th ASEAN & Asia Forum: Building Resilience in a Prolonged Polycrisis
I took a day off from the election campaign trail to be in Singapore, at the invitation of Professor Simon Tay, to deliver a keynote speech at Singapore Institute of…
Malaysia as an aspiring middle power in midst of great power rivalry
Malaysian elections rarely feature foreign policy ideas and debates. However, who Malaysians choose to run the nation next and how Malaysia positions itself internationally will have huge consequences on the…
Happy 89th Malaysian Armed Forces Day
As a former Deputy Minister of Defense, I am very proud of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) that firmly defends the sovereignty of the country. ATMs should be respected and…
The Rosmah Judgement – understanding the misrule of Najib and Rosmah co-prime ministership
On 1 September, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, wife of former Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Najib Razak, was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment and a fine amounting to RM 970 million.…
Navigating Great Power Rivalries of the 2020s: Exploring options of Southeast Asia
REFSA – Research For Social Advancement, a think tank which I chair, had the great honour of hosting my friend Professor Dr Kuik Cheng-Chwee to speak on “Navigating Great Power…