Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a global unified response in the face of an increasingly fragmented global landscape that threatens collective security and prosperity.
Speaking at the opening of the 18th Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (Natsec) Asia 2024 exhibition on Monday (May 6), the Prime Minister said the event's theme, "Building Resilient Nations for the Next Generation," represents a call to innovate and strengthen nations against a range of emerging threats.
Anwar also highlighted that environmental issues and resource scarcity could further intensify global tensions, underscoring the need for a coordinated response and strategic solutions.
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Speaking at the opening of the 18th Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (Natsec) Asia 2024 exhibition on Monday (May 6), the Prime Minister said the event's theme, "Building Resilient Nations for the Next Generation," represents a call to innovate and strengthen nations against a range of emerging threats.
Anwar also highlighted that environmental issues and resource scarcity could further intensify global tensions, underscoring the need for a coordinated response and strategic solutions.
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00:00 It is an honour to address you today at the threshold of two dynamic events in the global
00:08 defence and security ecosystem.
00:13 We gather in the spirit of unity, concord and shared purpose, mindful of our mission,
00:23 which is to fortify global peace and security through collaboration and innovation.
00:31 Malaysia is honoured to host this vital assembly of minds.
00:36 Our holistic approach to global challenges is underscored by the advocacy for peaceful
00:44 resolutions with sustainable development.
00:48 The commitment to collaborative security efforts reaffirms our role as active participants
00:55 in shaping a safer, more stable world for generations to come.
01:02 And it is pertinent to me to address this important issue in the context of our system,
01:10 regional collaboration within ASEAN, firm on the issue of neutrality.
01:17 In Malaysia specifically, believing in a very forceful foreign policy position, observing
01:30 the importance of peace and neutrality, and continue to establish excellent relations
01:37 with countries in the West, United States, America and Europe, forging greater collaboration
01:44 with Africa, Latin America, and extending our partnership, our strategic partnership
01:51 to China, India and the rest of Asia.
01:54 So we are quite an extraordinary and unique place, one of the few countries that would
02:03 affirm our neutrality and establish excellent correlations with all countries of the world.
02:10 We convene not just as representatives of our nations, but as partners in a collective
02:18 endeavour to address the pressing defence and security-related challenges of our time.
02:26 Your presence, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, here, from far and wide, is a testament to
02:35 the joint efforts and the shared responsibilities for securing a safer and more resilient future.
02:46 Over the next three days, the proceedings will present unique opportunities for meaningful
02:53 and reasoned dialogue, knowledge exchange and the forging of partnerships that transcend
03:00 borders.
03:01 They should spur our collective resolve to confront and overcome the complexities of
03:09 modern defence and security landscapes.
03:14 Our theme, "Building Resilient Nations for the Next Generation", challenges us to look
03:21 beyond our horizons and innovate in ways that fortify our nations against multifaceted threats.
03:30 It is a clearing call to lay the groundwork for a better world where tomorrow's generations
03:37 can thrive in peace, safeguarded by the robust defences and strategic partnership that we,
03:45 the present generation, cultivate today.
03:49 This theme should then resonate within all of us as we confront an increasingly fragmented
03:57 global landscape while facing global challenges that threaten our collective security and
04:04 prosperity.
04:06 These escalating threats are pushing the world towards an unprecedented turning point, demanding
04:15 a unified, reasoned response.
04:20 The digital realm, our so-called "second reality", faces relentless cyber-attacks that
04:28 threaten to compromise our most sensitive data, undermining our security and the trust
04:36 upon which our societies and economies stand.
04:42 Social concerns and the scarcity of resources exacerbate these tensions.
04:50 Climate change is not a distant threat but a present crisis, impacting food security,
04:58 causing natural disasters and displacing communities.
05:03 As societies wobble under these pressures, what is termed as "post-normal times",
05:11 the spectre of crumbling economies looms large, undermining the prospect of future
05:19 prosperity.
05:20 Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
05:23 In the light of this, it is clear that the challenges we face are not isolated but interconnected
05:33 elements of a broader global crisis.
05:38 This demands a collective response and strategy.
05:42 And it is here that DSA and NSSTATSEC Asia 2024 shine as beacons of hope.
05:53 In the coming days, we have a tremendous opportunity for crucial dialogue among nations, defence
06:00 sectors and security industries.
06:02 To our local defence industries, I say to you, CAPTM, seize this opportunity to showcase
06:10 our capabilities and innovations on the global stage.
06:15 Your dedication and ingenuity have been instrumental in shaping Malaysia's defence landscape.
06:23 And now is the time to demonstrate your expertise.
06:27 Let your pavilion stand as beacons of excellence, highlighting not just our technological prowess
06:35 but also our commitment to collaboration and partnership for peace.
06:41 I urge all participants who come together to share knowledge, to innovate, to exchange
06:47 new technologies and ideas and to forge partnerships.
06:52 I believe that the events and deliberations of the next three days will serve as catalysts
07:00 for positive change towards a secure future for us and for the generations to follow.
07:08 Together let us rise to the occasion, for the stakes have never been higher.
07:15 Together we can build a resilient world, a testament to the strength found in unity.
07:22 The future is in our hands.
07:25 Let us shape it with hope, determination and courage of our convictions.
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