00:00Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished delegates, esteemed guests, it is my honour to welcome
00:16all of you to the Asia International Security Summit and Expo 2025, ACE25.
00:25As a Minister of Home Affairs, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all participants for
00:33joining us in this critical dialogue, which is vital for shaping the future of security
00:40in Asia and beyond.
00:43Security and stability are global responsibilities.
00:45ACE aims to strengthen international cooperation, leveraging technology and innovation to develop
00:55high-value products and services that benefit all sectors.
01:00This summit emphasises Malaysia's commitment to global stability and meaningful collaboration
01:08with our international partners.
01:11Ladies and gentlemen, while ACE covers the usual topics of security and public safety,
01:18this year's summit takes a bold step forward by addressing emerging challenges such as
01:25cybercrime and the transformative impact of technology, particularly artificial intelligence.
01:32AI is not just a tool, it is a game-changer in security operations.
01:39From predictive analytics to advanced surveillance, AI can detect threats faster and with greater
01:47precision.
01:48At the same time, it raises new ethical and governance challenges that we must address
01:55together.
01:56ACE also explores the inseparable relationship between security and the economy.
02:06Security fosters investors' confidence and promotes economy activity, while economic
02:12prosperity enables better investments in security resources and facilities.
02:19In Malaysia, we have witnessed how improved safety measures have catalyzed economic growth
02:26and strengthened public trust.
02:29Ladies and gentlemen, ACE is not merely a gathering of experts and leaders.
02:37It is a call to action.
02:39It is an opportunity to share knowledge, forge partnerships, and develop strategies that
02:45will shape a safer and more prosperous future for our region and the world.
02:52Malaysia is honoured to lead this charge.
02:54As your host, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering collaboration and advancing solutions
03:01that protect not only our nations, but also the values we hold dear – peace, resilience
03:09and shared progress.
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