Enforcement alone cannot wipe out terrorism, warns Tok Mat

The Star

Enforcement alone cannot annihilate terrorism as there are now radicalised lone actors, such as what happened in the Ulu Tiram police station attack last year, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.   In a speech delivered by Deputy Secretary-General Datuk Ahmad Rozian Ahmad Ghani at the SEARCCT International Conference 2025 on Tuesday (June 24), Mohamad stressed that terrorism has no religion, race, or legitimacy, and that linking it to any faith is morally unjustifiable.  Read more at https://tinyurl.com/muyyjbrp  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

Transcript

00:00The escalating Israel-Iran conflict adds another layer of complexity.

00:05It has heightened regional instability with ripple effects that could embolden transnational terrorist networks

00:12and deepen sectarian divides far beyond Western Asia.

00:18In an interconnected world, terrorism knows no borders.

00:22Today, we face a new wave of threats from digital radicalization and the weaponization of artificial intelligence

00:32to the use of cryptocurrency for terror financing.

00:36These are not distant possibilities. They are emerging realities.

00:41The digital age has reshaped how we live, communicate and engage.

00:46Yet, with this transformation comes increased vulnerability.

00:51Terrorist groups have adapted swiftly, exploiting the digital terrain to manipulate narratives,

00:59incite violence and recruit with precision.

01:04Extremist content now spreads rapidly online through live stream attacks,

01:10AI-generated propaganda, deepfakes, disinformation and infiltration into gaming communities.

01:18The front line has moved from physical battlegrounds to screens and servers.

01:26As Dr. Audrey Kert-Kronin aptly noted,

01:29today's terrorists are innovators.

01:32They exploit new technologies faster than governments can regulate them.

01:37This calls for more than just reaction.

01:40It demands anticipation, policies that are adaptive, governance that is digital savvy and strategies that are one step ahead.

01:50Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, the threat has also changed in form.

01:55Traditional networks are giving way to lone actors.

01:59Individuals radicalized in isolation, often within their own homes and emboldened by online echo chambers that glorify violence.

02:09The tragic attack in Ulutiram Johor in May 2024, where a radicalized 21-year-old killed two policemen,

02:19reminds us that radicalization can grow silently within households.

02:25The perpetrators' father and family were also found to be deeply indoctrinated,

02:31revealing how extremism today is often hyper-local, digitally driven and sometimes family-embedded.

02:40Such incidents reaffirm that the threat is not only transnational, it is also deeply personal and community-rooted.

02:48Extremism can brew unnoticed, beyond the reach of traditional security mechanisms.

02:55In response, Malaysia is investing in digital literacy, early warning systems and grassroots awareness.

03:04Preventing radicalization must begin not at the edges of society, but at its heart, in our schools, homes and neighborhoods.

03:13While enforcement remains essential, it cannot stand alone.

03:18Equally critical are early intervention, targeted support for at-risk individuals and the cultivation of resilient communities.

03:28Siasat's work, spanning training, research, strategic communication and grassroots outreach,

03:35reflects Malaysia's firm commitment to a people-centered, prevention-first approach.

03:44Through strong inter-agency coordination and multi-stakeholder partnerships,

03:50Malaysia is committed to tackling extremism, not just at its surface, but at its source.

03:57On the regional front, as Chair of ASEAN 2025,

04:01Malaysia leads under the banner of inclusivity and sustainability.

04:05In this complex threat environment, ASEAN must respond not only with one voice,

04:14but with collective urgency and mutual trust.

04:18Radicalization today thrives in digital shadows,

04:22embedded in algorithms, amplified in eco-chambers and hidden behind anonymity.

04:28The real question is not whether these threats exist, but whether we are prepared and united to confront them.

04:37Our strategies must be human-centered, technology-aware and responsive to local realities.

04:46Regional responses must marry empathy with innovation and policy with practical action.

04:52Malaysia is proud to spearhead the ASEAN plan of action to prevent and counter the rise of radicalization

05:00and violent extremism and violent extremism 2023-2032,

05:05a strategy focused on intelligence sharing, capacity building and strategic communication supported by our ASEAN dialogue partners.

05:16On the global stage, Malaysia remains committed to the United Nations' global counter-terrorism strategy,

05:24upholding international law, human rights and humanitarian principles.

05:29We continue to advocate for counter-terrorism responses that are proportionate, inclusive and non-discriminatory.

05:37Let us be clear, terrorism has no religion, no race and no legitimacy.

05:45Any attempt to associate Islam with terrorism is not only factually wrong, it is morally unjustifiable.

05:54Malaysia stands firmly against such misrepresentations.

06:07and 200th www. Monteemu.fi.com

06:17desire and pan or social health

06:17for troraties

06:19One, here is exactly the지만 ontology吃

06:20A secret called Folk

06:21create recibir

06:23Esteeman

06:24Re Kathleen

06:25We continue to menge

06:27I am not alone

06:29streets

06:34To ensure infrastructure

06:35the

Category

Transcript

Recommended