Georgetown, February 25th (Bernama) – Malaysia announced five key points at the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Conference (ADMM) retreat tomorrow, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity in the defense sector. Masu. Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
He said there is an urgent need for ASEAN to assess the gaps in AI understanding and adaptation to ensure future local security and defense.
“There cannot be denied that in the future, national security, peace and defense will be heavily affected by the use of technologies, including AI, which play a key role in ensuring defence resilience and security.
“However, at the same time, the misuse of technology and AI can pose a threat. Therefore, Malaysia believes this issue needs to be discussed collectively,” he said today, here is the ADMM retreat venue. He said this at a press conference after the inspection.
Apart from AI and cybersecurity, Mohamed Khaled said the discussion will also focus on strengthening important issues related to ASEAN maritime security, particularly the South China Sea (SCS).
He emphasized the importance of supporting international law on maritime routes and efforts to alleviate military tensions in the SCS.
“Marine security is an important concern for ASEAN. We recognize the challenges of the South China Sea, including territorial claims that turn the region into a basis for competition between several countries.
“We want to prevent conflicts in such areas, so it is important to ensure freedom of navigation. ASEAN countries are engaged in discussions on how to collectively address and manage maritime security challenges. You have to do it,” he said.
Additionally, Malaysia proposes the establishment of a humanitarian and disaster relief task force in ASEAN countries to address the increasing frequency of natural disasters in the region due to climate change.
To strengthen the regional defense industry, Mohamed Khaled highlighted the need for ASEAN to strengthen cooperation in the development of local defense industries to advance the regional defense supply chain.
Malaysia also highlights the growing threats from non-state actors and biosecurity.
“Terrorist groups and organized crime syndicates can be armed threats… so ASEAN cooperation to address this issue is extremely important,” he said.
After these proposals are presented by Malaysia at the ADMM Retreat, they will be brought to the ASEAN Defense Ministers Conference (ADMM) in November for further deliberation and agreement between member states.
Mohamed Khaled states that ADMM Retreat will serve as a key platform for ASEAN to assess regional challenges and global geopolitical development and strengthen block unification to ensure regional stability and security. I repeated it.
Over 150 representatives from 10 ASEAN member countries, including Observer Nation Timor-Leste and the ASEAN Secretariat, are being held in collaboration with Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairman 2025 under theme inclusiveness and sustainability. They are expected to attend the retreat.
– Bernama
