00:00As the Minister of Home Affairs, I want to be very clear.
00:06Malaysia is fully committed to working with ASEAN countries to fight crime that crosses borders.
00:15And this is crucial for our shared goals of peace, safety and stability in the region.
00:22We believe this is not just something we should do, it is something we must do.
00:29And for without security, as mentioned by Datta Awang Ali, there can be no prosperity.
00:37And without peace, no meaningful progress.
00:42In Malaysia, we often say,
00:46Bulat air kerana pembentung, bulat manusia kerana muafakat.
00:52It means, just as water takes its shape from its container,
00:58people become strong when they are united.
01:02And this idea of muafakat, working together in agreement and solidarity, has helped ASEAN through many challenges.
01:13This same spirit is what must continue to guide us as we face the increasing and new threats of international crime.
01:25At the same time, the rising threats of cyber crime, everything from financial scams to ransomware attacks,
01:34clearly shows us that this is not just a future problem, it is a pressing issue right now.
01:43Our digital defenses must evolve as fast as technology does, and this means we must adopt new technologies,
01:53including using artificial intelligence responsibly, to significantly improve how we detect, prevent and enforce against these crimes.
02:05Yet, technology is only one part of the solution.
02:10While we embrace new tools, the true strength of our collective response comes from trust, sharing information, and building each other's capabilities.
02:24As the saying goes, our chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
02:32This must be a clear call for us to uplift one another, ensuring that no member state is left behind in our shared efforts.
02:44Excellencies, esteemed delegates, having been called to lead ASEAN this year, we see this moment not only as a platform for dialogue,
02:56but a pivotal opportunity to recalibrate and fortify ASEAN's approach to transnational crime.
03:07Indeed, leading ASEAN is a significant responsibility.
03:13I want to emphasize the spirit that guides us, we must resist the urge to turn inwards towards narrow nationalism or act alone.
03:24In today's world, working together through international cooperation remains the bedrock of our region's stability.
03:32This helps us not only manage security threats, but also maintain economic strength and trust in our institutions.
03:42In a global landscape that is increasingly divided by rising tensions and trade disputes, Malaysia continues to firmly uphold ASEAN's core principle of neutrality.
03:56We believe that not choosing sides is not being passive.
04:01It is in fact a strategic approach that protects our collective credibility, preserves our sovereignty and strengthens our unity.
04:11ASEAN's strength has always stemmed from its unity and inclusivity in diversity.
04:17We must now ensure that our commitment to consensus is matched by our willingness to act decisively.
04:26What we need is not only alignment, but courage.
04:30Courage that confronts new and hybrid threats.
04:34Courage that reforms outdated mechanisms.
04:37Courage that makes bold policy decisions in the interests of our people's safety and dignity.
04:45where we have been accountable in Spider-Man's unity.
04:48We will be part of our people's safety route.
04:49Courage that asks an American dailyěity.
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