00:00Two defense experts are calling for a sweeping overhaul of Malaysia's intelligence apparatus
00:06following the arrest of five senior armed forces officers linked to a smuggling syndicate.
00:12University of Malaysia's Lam Chung-gwa suggested that Putrajaya draw on models from the UK and
00:17Australia to restructure the defense intelligence divisions, the police's special branch,
00:22and the prime minister's department's research arm. He said intelligence agencies must be
00:27accountable to parliament, arguing that the lack of oversight has allowed corruption to take root.
00:34University Kabang Saan Malaysia's Salawati Matbasir agreed, saying key units and procurement processes
00:39have long operated under secrecy despite corruption allegations, and warned that absolute freedom
00:45for intelligence units leads to abuse. Last week, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said the
00:51five suspects, including Lieutenant Colonel stationed at the southern borders, leaked information and
00:56facilitated smuggling worth 5 million ringgit monthly, which Salawati said could make Malaysia
01:02a regional laughingstock. Salawati warned the scandal undermines national sovereignty, while
01:08Lam said the case may erode foreign intelligence agencies' willingness to share sensitive information
01:13with Malaysia.
01:15Danish Rajareza, FMT
01:17Nazi Karla, FMT
01:19Amnesty, FMT
01:21LROHMIport, FMT
01:22LROHMIport, FMT
01:23Ulanch
01:30LROHMIport, FMT
01:36LROHMIport, FMT
01:37Floor wat
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