National Security Division (Malaysia)

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National Security Division, or Bahagian Keselamatan Negara (BKN), is a senior most grouping within the Malaysian government which meets infrequently. According to a United States diplomatic cable leaked in 2011, BKN is regarded as Malaysia's equivalent to other national security councils.^{[ citation needed ]} Its main role is to coordinate a broad range of national security issues including natural disaster management, maritime and border control, and cyber security across other government agencies including the Public Order & Security Division, Malaysian Defence Intelligence Organisation, and Malaysian Special Branch.^{[ citation needed ]}

History

The division was formed on 7 July 1971.^[1]

References

↑ "MKN - Majlis Keselamatan Negara". www.mkn.gov.my (in Malay). Archived from the original on 2019-04-23. Retrieved 2025-06-12.

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